Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY vs Porsche Boxster
| Category | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 2.7 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 306 / 302 | 265 / 261 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 370 / 273 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1530 / 3373 | 1390 / 3064 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 191 / 188 |
| Average price | €63,000 | €61,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.70 | 1:14.90 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:43.40 | 1:41.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.0 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.5 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 13.3 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.4 s | 16.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.5 s | 20.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.0 s | 12.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 103.1 mph | 14.0 s @ 103.1 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.4 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.7 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.2 s | 11.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 12.4 s | 22.0 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 11.5 s | 14.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 16.4 s | 18.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 21.5 s | 26.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.8 s | 17.0 s |
General performance
| Category | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 270 kph (168 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 21.2 s @ 1837 ft | 21.6 s @ 1903 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.54 g (5 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.7 kph (41.4 mph) | 72.1 kph (44.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (464 ft) | 133 m (437 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 94 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster is the fastest by considerable margin.
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