2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 150 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK (271 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | SLK | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
