Porsche Boxster vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 350
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 240 / 237 | 272 / 268 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 270 / 199 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1379 / 3040 | 1486 / 3276 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 174 / 172 | 183 / 181 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:17.40 | 1:18.70 |
| Motovision handling course | 0:19.80 | 0:20.27 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.7 s | 21.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.2 s | 16.1 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.3 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.1 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.8 s | 12.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.3 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.3 s | 13.6 s @ 103.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 256 kph (159 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.5 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 25 UK) | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 200 | 188 |
| Straight line speed | 1043 | 1252 |
| Total | 1243 | 1441 |
Verdict
SLK 350 is the fastest by a small margin.
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