The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Roadster (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
€ 41,500
€ 42,500
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nissan 370Z Roadster is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 250.
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
52.2
72.6
80.5
51.2
71.3
79
72.6 in
Width
71.3 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
52.2 in
Height
51.2 in
100.4
167.3
95.7
162.8
167.3 in
Length
162.8 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.74 %
General
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
Z34
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
VQ37VHR
Engine Code
M 271.861
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Nissan 370Z Roadster
324 hp
201 hp
Mercedes SLK 250
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nissan 370Z Roadster
268 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 250
Performance
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 250
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10.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
10.88 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Nissan 370Z Roadster
21 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes SLK 250
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
28 mpg
highway
44 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
400 mi
Range
541 mi
Nissan 370Z Roadster
400 mi
541 mi
Mercedes SLK 250
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Nissan 370Z Roadster
212.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes SLK 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 250
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
631 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
