Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 vs Porsche Boxster S
| Category | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 305 / 300 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 360 / 266 | 360 / 266 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1471 / 3243 | 1428 / 3148 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 207 / 204 | 217 / 214 |
| Average price | €48,000 | €59,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:44.60 | 1:40.70 |
| Wakefield Park | 1:11.80 | 1:09.80 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.20 | 1:14.46 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.0 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.6 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.7 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.0 s | 8.7 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.8 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.3 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 20.5 s | 17.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.2 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 272 kph (169 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.3 kph (39.3 mph) | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 37 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (116 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 190 kph - 0 | 138 m (453 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 350 | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 69 | 100 |
| Overall | 82 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster S is the fastest by considerable margin.
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