The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07)
€ 42,500
€ 40,600
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 350Z Roadster
51.2
71.3
79
52.2
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
51.2 in
Height
52.2 in
95.7
162.8
104.3
169.7
162.8 in
Length
169.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.74 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 350Z Roadster
R172
Generation
Z33
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
M 271.861
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 hp
297 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 350Z Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
16.18 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
34 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
25 mpg
city
14 mpg
44 mpg
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
541 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
541 mi
414 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 SLK 250
130.7 kWh
227.4 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 350Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
243 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
