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Nissan 350Z vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.5 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 287 / 283 | 272 / 268 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 371 / 274 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1524 / 3360 | 1486 / 3276 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 188 / 186 | 183 / 181 |
| Average price | €35,000 | €52,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.2 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.5 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.9 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.6 s | 12.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 84.5 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s | 13.6 s @ 103.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.7 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.2 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.5 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.0 s | 17.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.2 s | 21.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.1 s | 6.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.4 s | 8.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.4 s | 16.1 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 150 m (493 ft) | 147 m (483 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 53 m (174 ft) | 53 m (175 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 251 kph (156 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.7 kph (39.6 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| 600ft slalom | 109.1 kph (67.8 mph) | 109.0 kph (67.7 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Nissan 350Z (287 PS) | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
| Straight line speed | 88 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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