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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6vsNissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008

SLK 350 V6

305 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011
VS

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

300 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2007-2009

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
305hp227kW
300hp224kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
361Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,635kg3,605lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
85.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,107mm162in
4,315mm170in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,526mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Trunk volume
208L
235L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V66,500 rpm4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6,400 rpm4,400 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
5.9 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 has 5 hp more than Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
361 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V65.4 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
300 hp
224 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,107 mm
161.7 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
305 hp
227 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
361 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,107 mm
161.7 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
722 km
448 mi
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Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
235 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 205 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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