The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
€ 40,900
€ 46,100
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 300.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 300
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 300
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.16 %
General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 300
Z33
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 300
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
VQ35HR
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
309 hp
242 hp
Mercedes SLK 300
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
264 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 300
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 300
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
11.57 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 300
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes SLK 300
14 mpg
city
30 mpg
26 mpg
highway
45 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
601 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
601 mi
Mercedes SLK 300
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).
117.5 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes SLK 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 300
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
