Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

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

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Porsche Boxster (987)

S 3.4

295 hp3387 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2006-2009
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)

SLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.5 L/100 km
    15.2 mpg US
    18.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    208 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    264 km/h
    164 mph
  • Most powerful
    295 hp
    220 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    52/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
295hp220kW
272hp203kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,670kg3,682lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
86.3s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
21.8s
19.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.3L/100 km14.4mpg US17.3mpg UK
15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
582km362mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,329mm170in
4,089mm161in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,788mm70in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,415mm95in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,486mm59in
1,526mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,549mm61in
Ground clearance
121mm5in
-
Trunk volume
130L
208L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
70L
CO2 emissions
262g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46,250 rpm4,400-6,000 rpm7,300 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.8 s
19.4 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
171 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 has 23 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
1,390 kg
3,064 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.46.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V65.6 s

Although Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 and Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4: 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
582 km
362 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
295 hp
220 kW
6.1 s
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.6 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
Power
295 hp
220 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.6 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
PorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorscheBoxster (987)S 3.4Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
295 hp
220 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
5.6 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,329 mm
170.4 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
582 km
362 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
262 g/km
-
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche Boxster (987) S 3.4Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche Boxster (987) S 3.4

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 79 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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