The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 35,300
€ 40,900
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLC 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.
Mercedes SLC 180
Nissan 350Z Roadster
51.2
71.3
79
52.4
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
51.2 in
Height
52.4 in
95.7
162.7
104.3
169.9
162.7 in
Length
169.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLC 180
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.47 %
General
Mercedes SLC 180
Nissan 350Z Roadster
R172
Generation
Z33
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLC 180
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
M 274.910
Engine Code
VQ35HR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
154 hp
309 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
264 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLC 180
Nissan 350Z Roadster
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SLC 180
20.55 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLC 180
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLC 180
42 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
52 mpg
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
665 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes SLC 180
665 mi
414 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
227.4 kWh
Mercedes SLC 180
106.1 kWh
227.4 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLC 180
Nissan 350Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
