2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2006 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | SLK | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3491 cc |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
