Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2008 – 2011) vs Porsche Boxster (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 256 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.8 s. The Porsche Boxster has the higher top speed: 263 km/h against 249 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,365 kg. At 4,328 mm, the Porsche Boxster is 226 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2008 – 2011
|
Porsche
Boxster
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 184 – 305 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 249 – 359 Nm | 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 7.9 s | 5.8 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 230 – 249 km/h | 261 – 263 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 9.7 L/100 km | 8.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,102 mm | 4,328 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,295 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,428 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,290 – 1,405 kg | 1,365 – 1,410 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.