Sport Auto 6/2004
| Spaß-Gesellschaft Roadster S vs SLK 350 |
 
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The SLK 350 has no real BMW rival except the Roadster S, as BMW has denied that there will be a Z4M. The author views the Roadster S as being sufficiently sporty to be able to be viewed as an M-alternative. It also has one of the most economical engines in its class. Although the suspension of the Roadster S is not as harsh as the SLK 350, it is quite a bit faster on the Hockenheim track. For long distances, the SLK 350 is preferred as the noise level is much lower due to the steel roof. The Roadster S has a higher price than the SLK 350, however this is not the case when options are taken into account. |
| Measurement data |
| Roadster S | SLK 350 | |||
| 0-100 kph: | 5.4 sec | 6.0 sec | ||
| 0-160 kph: | 12.5 sec | 13.8 sec | ||
| Topspeed: | 265 kph | 250 kph | ||
| Listprice: | EUR 54950 | EUR 43384 | ||
