The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 40,900
€ 40,100
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 250 CDI.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
52.4
71.5
79.3
51.2
71.3
79
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
52.4 in
Height
51.2 in
104.3
169.9
95.7
162.8
169.9 in
Length
162.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.13 %
General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Z33
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
VQ35HR
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
309 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
264 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.22 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
11.57 lb/hp
17.22 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
49 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
14 mpg
city
38 mpg
26 mpg
highway
59 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
777 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
777 mi
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
