The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 40,900
€ 73,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 55 AMG.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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 55 AMG
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.67 %
General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
VQ35HR
Engine Code
M 152.980

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
309 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
309 hp
416 hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
264 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
264 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
11.57 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
26 mpg
highway
38 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
518 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
518 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
439 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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