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Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

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

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Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,465 kg
    3,230 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    845 km
    525 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    328 hp
    245 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    213 hp/t
    159 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
328hp245kW
306hp228kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,855kg4,090lb
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
73.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
845km525mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,696cc226cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,325mm52in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,595mm63in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
140L
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
72L
60L
CO2 emissions-
167g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 22 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
1,465 kg
3,230 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V65.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 4.1 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
643 km
399 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
845 km
525 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
845 km
525 mi
CO2 score
-
167 g/km
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

  • Has 7 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 202 km (126 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 85 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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