Car comparison

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 CLK 430

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

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Nissan 350Z (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999

CLK 430

279 hp4266 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002

Comparison overview

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Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    283 hp
    211 kW
  • Lightest
    1,545 kg
    3,406 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    614 km
    382 mi
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
283hp211kW
279hp208kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,545kg3,406lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
81.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
88.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
228Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
614km382mi
Calculated
544km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,266cc260cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,316mm52in
1,376mm54in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
-
Front track
1,534mm60in
-
Rear track
1,544mm61in
-
Trunk volume
235L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430PowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4305,750 rpm3,000-4,400 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has 4 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430 and Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
1,555 kg
3,428 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 4306.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
614 km
382 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
544 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
279 hp
208 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
279 hp
208 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.4 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
Nissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999CLK 430
Power
283 hp
211 kW
279 hp
208 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,316 mm
51.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,376 mm
54.2 in
Range score
614 km
382 mi
544 km
338 mi
Trunk score
235 L
8.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 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
VehicleNissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 CLK 430
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 350Z (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 km (44 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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