The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 370Z Roadster (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 41,500
€ 43,500
€ 41,500
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 370Z Roadster is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
52.2
72.6
80.5
51
70.4
77.6
72.6 in
Width
70.4 in
80.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
52.2 in
Height
51 in
100.4
167.3
95.7
161
167.3 in
Length
161 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.68 %
General
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Z34
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
VQ37VHR
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.7 L / 181 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
324 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Nissan 370Z Roadster
324 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
268 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Nissan 370Z Roadster
268 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 370Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
10.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
Nissan 370Z Roadster
10.88 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Nissan 370Z Roadster
21 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
28 mpg
highway
34 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
468 mi
Nissan 370Z Roadster
400 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
Nissan 370Z Roadster
212.1 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
631 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
