Porsche Boxster vs Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
| Category | SLK 230 Kompressor | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.3 l R4 | 2.5 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 193 / 190 | 204 / 201 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 245 / 181 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1339 / 2952 | 1281 / 2824 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 144 / 142 | 159 / 157 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 230 Kompressor | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.20 | 1:19.30 |
| Tsukuba | 1:12.31 | 1:10.33 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 9:07.00 | 8:54.00 |
| Grattan Raceway | 1:40.20 | 1:38.40 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | SLK 230 Kompressor | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 8.2 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 17.5 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 33.7 s | 28.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.7 s @ 79.5 mph | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.1 s | 14.5 s @ 94.6 mph |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 25.8 s @ 116.8 mph | 25.5 s @ 117.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | SLK 230 Kompressor | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.7 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.3 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.5 s | 12.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.6 s | 16.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 21.4 s | 22.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 29.6 s | 29.1 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 44.6 s | 47.8 s |
| 1000 m | 26.7 s | 26.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | SLK 230 Kompressor | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 40 - 60 kph (3) | 2.6 s | 3.0 s |
| 40 - 60 kph (4) | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
| 40 - 60 kph (5) | 6.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (3) | 5.2 s | 5.6 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (4) | 8.0 s | 8.5 s |
| 40 - 80 kph (5) | 12.0 s | 12.8 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (3) | 7.9 s | 8.2 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (4) | 11.9 s | 12.8 s |
| 40 - 100 kph (5) | 17.4 s | 19.2 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (3) | 10.9 s | 10.9 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (4) | 15.5 s | 17.0 s |
| 40 - 120 kph (5) | 22.9 s | 25.2 s |
| 40 - 140 kph (3) | 14.3 s | 14.0 s |
| 40 - 140 kph (4) | 19.6 s | 21.5 s |
| 40 - 160 kph (4) | 24.6 s | 26.0 s |
| 40 - 180 kph (4) | 30.7 s | 31.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.4 s | 8.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 10.9 s | 12.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 7.5 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 10.7 s | 13.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.1 s | 5.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 24.8 s | 24.2 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 8.6 s | 7.3 s |
General performance
| Category | SLK 230 Kompressor | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 241 kph (150 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 60.2 kph (37.4 mph) | 63.2 kph (39.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.87 g (9 m/s²) | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (123 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (162 ft) | 47 m (156 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 230 Kompressor | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster is the fastest by a small margin.
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