The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (07 - 09)
€ 43,400
€ 40,900
€ 43,400
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 SLK 250 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 250 d
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
162.8
104.3
169.9
162.8 in
Length
169.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.98 %
General
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Nissan 350Z Roadster
R172
Generation
Z33
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Nissan 350Z 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
VQ35HR
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 d
201 hp
309 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 250 d
369 lb‑ft
264 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Nissan 350Z Roadster
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 d
17.6 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 d
53 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
45 mpg
city
14 mpg
60 mpg
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
848 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 d
848 mi
414 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 d
90.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 250 d
Nissan 350Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
439 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
