Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (1996 – 2000) vs Porsche Boxster (1996 – 2002): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 193 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse uses less fuel, from 9.1 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,252 kg. At 4,315 mm, the Porsche Boxster is 304 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
1996 – 2000
|
Porsche
Boxster
1996 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 193 hp | 204 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 280 Nm | 245 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 9.3 s | 6.6 – 7.6 s |
| Top speed | 208 – 240 km/h | 235 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.1 – 9.7 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,385 kg | 1,252 – 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.