Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 vs Jaguar XK Convertible
| Category | XK Convertible | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.2 l V8 | 3.5 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 305 / 300 | 272 / 268 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 411 / 303 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1761 / 3882 | 1486 / 3276 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 173 / 171 | 183 / 181 |
| Average price | €92,000 | €52,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | XK Convertible | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.00 | 1:18.70 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:49.50 | 1:50.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | XK Convertible | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.5 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.2 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.9 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.5 s | 17.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 26.3 s | 21.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.5 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.7 s | 16.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.3 s | 12.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 82.0 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 13.6 s @ 103.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | XK Convertible | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.9 kph (39.1 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 50 m (163 ft) | 53 m (175 ft) |
Summary
| Category | XK Convertible | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 69 | 100 |
| Overall | 87 | 100 |
Verdict
SLK 350 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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