The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 40,900
€ 43,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 22.6 cm longer, 2.7 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
1330
1815
2015
1296
1788
1970
1815 mm
Width
1788 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1330 mm
Height
1296 mm
2650
4315
2430
4089
4315 mm
Length
4089 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
1621 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
Weight Difference:
161 kg
9.93 %
General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Z33
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
VQ35HR
Engine Code
M 272.942

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3498 CC
Engine Capacity
2997 CC
309 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
309 bhp
228 bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
358 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 3500 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
358 NM
300 NM
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
5.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.4 kg/bhp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
5.25 kg/bhp
6.4 kg/bhp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
24 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
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
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
199 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
130 L
Boot Capacity
300 L





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