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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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011
VS

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) · Facelift 2007

3.5i V6 24V

313 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
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.6 L/100 km
    18.7 mpg US
    22.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    778 km
    483 mi
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
305hp227kW
313hp233kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
358Nm264lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,820kg4,012lb
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
68.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
82.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
21.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.6L/100 km18.7mpg US22.4mpg UK
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
778km483mi
Calculated
702km436mi
Calculated
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
1,525mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
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 24V6,800 rpm4,800 rpm7,050 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
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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
5.9 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 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
313 hp
233 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has 8 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 8 hp (6 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
358 Nm
264 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
1,625 kg
3,583 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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V65.4 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V6.1 s

Although Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V: 2.4 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
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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
778 km
483 mi
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
702 km
436 mi

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
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
313 hp
233 kW
6.1 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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
4,315 mm
169.9 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
Power
313 hp
233 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 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-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
5.4 s
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
6.1 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)Facelift 20073.5i V6 24V
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

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
313 hp
233 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
358 Nm
264 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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
778 km
483 mi
702 km
436 mi
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
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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 V6Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) Facelift 2007 3.5i V6 24V
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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