Porsche Boxster vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 230 Kompressor |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l B6 | 2.3 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 204 / 201 | 193 / 190 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 245 / 181 | 280 / 207 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1278 / 2818 | 1318 / 2906 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 160 / 157 | 146 / 144 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | SLK 230 Kompressor |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.4 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.7 s | 12.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.9 s | 16.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.1 s | 29.6 s |
| 1000 m | 26.9 s | 26.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 7.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 13.6 s | 10.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.9 s | 5.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.7 s | 23.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.8 s | 17.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.5 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.6 s @ 80.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 94.6 mph | 15.1 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.4 s @ 117.4 mph | 25.5 s @ 117.4 mph |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 230 Kompressor |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 38 m (123 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | SLK 230 Kompressor |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 2340 | 2520 |
| Total | 2340 | 2520 |
Verdict
SLK 230 Kompressor is the fastest by a small margin.
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