Nissan 370Z (2008 – 2012) vs Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Nissan 370Z is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 305 hp. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,461 kg. At 4,244 mm, the Nissan 370Z is 142 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Nissan
370Z
2008 – 2012
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 328 – 330 hp | 184 – 305 hp |
| Torque | 363 – 366 Nm | 249 – 359 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.3 – 5.6 s | 5.4 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 230 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 – 10.6 L/100 km | 7.8 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,244 mm | 4,102 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,428 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,461 – 1,483 kg | 1,290 – 1,405 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.