The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Nissan 370Z Roadster (10 - 13)
€ 40,100
€ 41,500
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 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 CDI
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 CDI
Nissan 370Z Roadster
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.82 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Nissan 370Z Roadster
R172
Generation
Z34
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
OM 651.980
Engine Code
VQ37VHR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.7 L / 181 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
324 hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Nissan 370Z Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Roadster
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17.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
17.22 lb/hp
10.88 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
49 mpg
21 mpg
Nissan 370Z Roadster
38 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
28 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
777 mi
Range
400 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
400 mi
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
212.1 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Nissan 370Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
631 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
