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2008 Porsche Boxster
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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2008 Porsche Boxster
MSRP $58,100 - $73,900
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
MSRP $57,500 - $84,800
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas Flat 6-cyl
Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
2.7L/164 3.4L/207
3.5L/213 5.5L/332 3.0L/183
Fuel System
SMFI
SMPI
Horsepower
245 hp @ 6500 rpm 295 hp @ 6250 rpm
300 hp @ 6500 rpm 355 hp @ 5750 rpm 228 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
201 ft-lb @ 4600-6000 rpm 251 ft-lb @ 4400-6000 rpm
266 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 376 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 221 ft-lb @ 2500-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission
6-speed manual transmission 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.1 - 11.8 L/100 km
11.2 - 14.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 7.9 L/100 km
7.6 - 9.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 11.8 L/100 km
7.6 - 14.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L
70.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
N/A
965 mm
Front Leg Room
N/A
1,080 mm
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
1,326 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
269 L
334 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,416 mm
2,431 mm
Length, Overall
4,359 mm
4,100 - 4,102 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,801 mm
1,788 mm
Height, Overall
1,293 mm
1,288 - 1,298 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,305 - 1,395 kg
1,467 - 1,567 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/40ZR18 P235/35ZR19 P205/55ZR17
TBD P225/45R17 P225/40R18 P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P265/40ZR18 P265/35ZR19 P235/50ZR17
TBD P245/40R17 P245/35R18 P225/50R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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