The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07)
€ 43,500
€ 40,600
€ 43,500
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 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 280
Nissan 350Z Roadster
51
70.4
77.6
52.2
71.5
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
51 in
Height
52.2 in
95.7
161
104.3
169.7
161 in
Length
169.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 280
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.62 %
General
Mercedes SLK 280
Nissan 350Z Roadster
R171
Generation
Z33
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 280
Nissan 350Z Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Nissan VQ
M 272.942
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
228 hp
297 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 280
Nissan 350Z Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 280
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
25 mpg
20 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
34 mpg
highway
26 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
468 mi
Range
414 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
468 mi
414 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
176.2 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 280
176.2 kWh
227.4 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 280
Nissan 350Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
243 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
