Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 vs Porsche Boxster
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.7 l B6 | 3.5 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 228 / 225 | 272 / 268 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 260 / 192 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1334 / 2941 | 1486 / 3276 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 171 / 169 | 183 / 181 |
| Average price | €42,000 | €52,000 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.1 s | 3.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 10.3 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.7 s | 12.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.2 s | 13.6 s @ 103.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.3 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.4 s | 13.7 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.6 s | 17.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 24.3 s | 21.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 10.9 s | 6.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.7 s | 5.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 19.0 s | 16.1 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 63.9 kph (39.7 mph) | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.5 l/100 km (31 mpg US / 38 UK) | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (117 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (113 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (161 ft) | 53 m (175 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 197 | 199 |
| Straight line speed | 2484 | 2770 |
| Total | 2681 | 2969 |
Verdict
SLK 350 is the fastest by a small margin.
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