Compare 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - Details

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Base SLK 250 2dr Roadster

2012 Nissan 370Z Touring 2dr Roadster

Pricing

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MSRP	$42,500	$42,500	$43,200
Invoice	$39,525	$39,525	$40,002
Destination	$875	$875	$790
Interior Edit

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Air Conditioning, Front	Thermatic Manual		Automatic
Air Filter	Standard		Standard
Auxiliary Visors	N/A		Dual
Cargo Tie Downs	N/A		Standard
Clock	In-dash		In-dash
Compass	Standard		Optional
Cruise Control	Standard		Standard
Cupholders	Front		Front
Gear Shift Knob Trim	Leather		Leather/metal-look
12V DC Power Outlet	1		2
Lighter Elements	Front		N/A
Ashtray	Standard		N/A
Overhead Console	Mini With Storage		N/A
Floor Console	Full		Full
Floor Mats	Carpet Front		Carpet Front
Front Windows	Power		Power
Rear Windows	Power		N/A
1-touch Window Up	Driver And Passenger		Driver And Passenger
1-touch Window Down	Driver And Passenger		Driver And Passenger
Programmable Garage Door Opener	Standard		Standard
Instrumentation	Analog		Digital/analog
Driver Information Centre	Standard		Standard
Tachometer	Standard		Standard
Trip Computer	Standard		Standard
Water Temp Gauge	Standard		Standard
Voltage Gauge	N/A		Standard
Low Fuel Warning	Standard		Standard
Service Interval Warning	Standard		Standard
Exterior Temperature Display	Standard		Standard
Lighting - Glovebox	Standard		N/A
Lighting - Map Lights	Front		Front
Lighting - Dome Light	Fade		Fade
Lighting - Cargo Light	Standard		Standard
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors	Driver And Passenger		Driver And Passenger
Rear Window Defogger	Standard		Standard
Rear View Mirror	Auto-dimming Day-night		Auto-dimming Day-night
Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors	Driver And Passenger		Driver And Passenger
Retained Accessory Power	Standard		Standard
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column	Standard		Standard
Steering Wheel Material	Leather		Leather
Air Compressor	Standard		Standard
Seats Edit

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Front Seat Type	Sport Bucket		Sport Bucket
Standard Seating	2 Passengers		2 Passengers
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls	8-way Power		4-way Power
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls	8-way Power		4-way Power
Lumbar Support	Driver And Passenger		Driver
Front Armrests	Center		Center
Front Head Restraints	Adjustable		Adjustable
Heated Front Seats	Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback		Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Cooled Front Seats	N/A		Driver And Passenger
Memory	Driver And Passenger		N/A
Seat Trim	Leatherette		Cloth/leather
Entertainment Edit

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Radio	AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan		SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan
CD Player	In-dash Mounted Single		In-dash Mounted 6-disc
CD Changer Compatible	Standard		N/A
MP3 Capability	Standard		Standard
Auxiliary Input Jack	Standard		Standard
DVD-Audio	Optional		N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard		Standard
Voice Recognition	Optional		N/A
Speakers	8		8 Bose
Amplifier	500W		Standard
Speed-Sensitive Volume	Standard		Standard
Navigation System	COMAND With Voice Activation		Yes With Voice Activation
1st Row LCD Screen	1		1
Bluetooth Compatibility	Standard		Standard
Safety and Security Edit

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Airbags, Frontal	Driver And Front Passenger		Driver And Front Passenger
Airbags, Side Impact	Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger		Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger
Airbags, Side Curtain	Curtain 1st Row		Curtain 1st Row
Airbags, Knee Protection	Driver And Passenger		N/A
Occupancy Sensor	Standard		Standard
Traction Control	ABS And Driveline		ABS And Driveline
In-Vehicle Assistance Service	Mbrace		N/A
Stolen Vehicle Tracking	Standard		N/A
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners	Front		Front
Headlights	Halogen		High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon
Exterior Light Control	Auto On/off		Programmable
Delay-off Headlamps	Standard		Standard
Headlight Washer	Optional		N/A
Cornering Lights	Optional		N/A
Daytime Running Lights	Standard		N/A
Directionally Adaptive Headlights	Optional		N/A
LED Taillights	Standard		Standard
Illuminated Entry	Standard		Standard
Parking Assist	Optional		N/A
Remote Keyless Entry	Keyfob (all Doors)		Keyfob (all Doors)
Keyless Access System	Optional		Standard
Panic Alarm	Standard		Standard
Door Locks	Power With 2 Stage Unlock		Power With 2 Stage Unlock
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System	Standard		Standard
Ignition Disable	Standard		Standard
First Aid Kit	Standard		N/A
Theft Deterrent Radio	Standard		N/A
Low Tire Pressure Warning	Standard		Standard
Overview

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Warranty Overview	Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage)		Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage)
Warranty Edit

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Warranty - Basic	48 Months/50,000 Miles		36 Months/36,000 Miles
Warrranty - Powertrain	48 Months/50,000 Miles		60 Months/60,000 Miles
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation	48 Months/50,000 Miles		60 Months/unlimited Miles
Warranty - Roadside Assistance	48 Months/50,000 Miles		N/A
Exterior Edit

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Antenna	Window Grid		Fixed
Body Material	Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite		Galvanized Steel/aluminum
Paint	Clearcoat Monotone		Clearcoat Monotone
Grille Trim	With Chrome Bar		N/A
Fog/driving Lights	Rear		N/A
Door Count	2 Doors		2 Doors
Rear Cargo Door	Trunk		Trunk
Tinted Windows	Light		Light
Rear Window Type	Fixed		Fixed
Mirrors	Dual Power Remote		Dual Power Remote
Heated Door Mirrors	Standard		Standard
Mirrors, Auto Dimming	Driver		N/A
Sunroof	1st Row Fixed Glass		N/A
Convertible Top	Power		Power
Convertible Hardtop	Retractable		N/A
Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window	Standard		Standard
Spoiler	Lip		N/A
Front Tires	P225/45YR17.0 BSW Summer Performance		P225/50WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance
Tires - Rear	245/40YR17		245/45WR18
Wheels	17" Silver Aluminum		18" Silver Aluminum
Spare Tire And Wheel	Compact Steel		Compact Steel
Windshield Wipers - Front	Variable Intermittent		Variable Intermittent
Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing	Standard		N/A
Mud Flaps	N/A		Optional
Mechanical Edit

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Engine	1.8L I-4		3.7L V-6
Engine - Valvetrain	DOHC		DOHC
Turbocharger	Intercooled Turbo		N/A
Brakes	4-wheel Disc		4-wheel Disc
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	4-wheel		4-wheel
Brake Assist	Standard		Standard
Drive Type	Rear-wheel		Rear-wheel
Exhaust	Stainless Steel		Stainless Steel
Steering	Rack And Pinion		Rack And Pinion
Speed Sensitive Steering	Standard		Standard
Suspension Tuning	Sport		Regular
Front Suspension Type	Strut		Double Wishbone
Front Anti-roll Bar	Standard		Standard
Front Shocks	Gas-pressurized		Gas-pressurized
Front Springs	Coil		Coil
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-link		Multi-link
Rear Anti-roll Bar	Standard		Standard
Rear Shocks	Gas-pressurized		Gas-pressurized
Rear Springs	Coil		Coil
Electronic Stability System	Standard		Standard
Sequential Shift Control	TouchShift		Optional
Transmission	6-spd Man W/OD		6-spd Man W/OD
Axle Ratio	3.27		3.69
Locking/limited Slip Differential	N/A		Optional
Specifications Edit

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Exterior Length	162.8 "		167.2 "
Exterior Body Width	71.5 "		72.8 "
Exterior Height	51.2 "		52.2 "
Engine	1.8L I-4		3.7L V-6
Horsepower	201 @ 5,500 Rpm		332 @ 7,000 Rpm
Torque	229 @ 2,000 Rpm		270 @ 5,200 Rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant	N/A		Standard
Fuel Economy - City	22 Mpg		18 Mpg
Fuel Economy - Highway	32 Mpg		25 Mpg
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s)	7.7 Seconds		5.5 Seconds
1/4 Mile Time	15.8 Seconds		13.9 Seconds
1/4 Mile Speed	87 Mph		103 Mph
Lateral Acceleration (g)	.9		.9
Slalom Speed	61 Mph		60 Mph
Bore-and-Stroke	3.23/3.35 "		3.76/3.39 "
Curb Weight	3,241 Lbs.		3,479 Lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	3,946 Lbs.		4,112 Lbs.
Payload	705 Lbs.		N/A
Wheelbase	95.7 "		100.4 "
Front Track	61.4 "		61.0 "
Rear Track	61.6 "		62.8 "
Turning Radius	17.3 ''		16.4 ''
Drag Coefficient	.30		.33
Front Legroom	42.5 "		42.9 "
Front Headroom	38.0 "		38.7 "
Front Hip Room	N/A		54.6 "
Front Shoulder Room	52.2 "		54.4 "
Luggage Volume	6.4 Cu.ft.		4.2 Cu.ft.
Luggage Volume (max)	10.1 Cu.ft.		4.2 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume	49 Cu.ft.		52 Cu.ft.
Fuel Tank	18.5 Gal.		19.0 Gal.
Cost To Own

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