The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. Nissan 370Z Roadster Automatic (13 - 19)
€ 42,500
€ 41,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Nissan 370Z Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 370Z Roadster
51.2
71.3
79
52.2
72.6
80.5
71.3 in
Width
72.6 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.5 in
51.2 in
Height
52.2 in
95.7
162.8
100.4
167.3
162.8 in
Length
167.3 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 370Z Roadster
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.33 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 370Z Roadster
R172
Generation
Z34
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 370Z 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
VQ37VHR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
201 hp
324 hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 370Z Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Roadster
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
16.18 lb/hp
10.38 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
34 mpg
22 mpg
Nissan 370Z Roadster
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
541 mi
Range
411 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
541 mi
411 mi
Nissan 370Z 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).
206.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
130.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250
Nissan 370Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
791 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
