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Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 348 Spider

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster1993-1995
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    200 L
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
320hp239kW
354hp264kW
Torque
324Nm239lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,405cc208cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,894mm75in
1,715mm68in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,269mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,502mm59in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,578mm62in
1,477mm58in
Trunk volume
200L
145L
Max trunk volume-
348L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
88L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V66,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
16.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 has 34 hp more than Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V85.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V65.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 and Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
693 km
431 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
536 km
333 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari348 Spider3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari348 Spider3.4 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
536 km
333 mi
Trunk score
200 L
7.1 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 348 Spider 3.4 V8

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 157 km (98 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 126 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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