2016 BMW Z4 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, and ground shadow size. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2016 BMW Z4, which is $35,350 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Also, the 2016 SL-Class has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 Z4 gets 1.5 more mpg. And finally, the Z4 is slightly smaller than the SL-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, height, and maximum occupancy.