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Background grid Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2006-2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 2002-2006
Spec height1 51 in 2
1 51.1 in Spec height1
 + 0.16 in
+ 17.36 in 2 178.4 in Spec length
1 161.1 in Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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BMW Z4 Roadster 2002 - 2006
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BMW
Z4
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 2002 - 2006
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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster AMG 55 2006 - 2008
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Mercedes-Benz
SL
Roadster AMG 55
Gen. 5.1 | 2006 - 2008
Spotted in Switzerland 18″ Mirrored image
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Side View Car Size ComparisonBMW Z4 (E85) Roadster 2002 vs. Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster AMG 55 2006


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW Z4 (E85) Roadster 2002 is 17.36 in shorter and 0.16 in higher compared to Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) Roadster AMG 55 2006. It offers 24% less cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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161.1 in
Length
178.4 in
+17.3
70.1 in
Width2
71.9 in
+1.8
74.96 in
Width incl. mirrors
80.12 in
+5.16
51.1 in
+0.1
Height1
51 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
+2.6
4.3 in
Ground clearance3
-- in
2855 lbs
Weight4,6
4321.1 lbs
+52%
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Seats max.
2
9.2 cu ft
Cargo volume EU4
12 cu ft
+31%
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume US4
-- cu ft
-- cu ft
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- cu ft
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 28900
Price EU7
€ 138933
+381%
$ --
Price US7
$ --
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
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Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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