The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 40,600
€ 42,600
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan 350Z Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
52.2
71.5
79.3
51
70.4
78.9
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
52.2 in
Height
51 in
104.3
169.7
95.7
161.7
169.7 in
Length
161.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.78 %
General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Z33
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
VQ35DE
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
297 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
260 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
12.69 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
468 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
176.2 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
243 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
