The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Nissan 350Z Roadster (05 - 05)
€ 50,000
€ 37,600
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Nissan 350Z Roadster.
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Nissan 350Z Roadster
51.1
70.4
78.9
52.2
71.5
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.5 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
51.1 in
Height
52.2 in
95.7
161.7
104.3
169.7
161.7 in
Length
169.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Nissan 350Z Roadster
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.16 %
General
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 350 Sportmotor
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 272.969
Engine Code
VQ35DE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
276 hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
268 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
268 lb‑ft
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Performance
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Nissan 350Z Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
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10.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
10.88 lb/hp
13.66 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
26 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
473 mi
Range
425 mi
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
473 mi
425 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
221.6 kWh
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
174.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 und D4
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
451 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor
Nissan 350Z Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
243 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
