Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche Boxster 981?

2011–2020 vs 2012–2016 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: SLK R172 4,143 mm, Boxster 981 4,404 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Boot: SLK R172 335 l, Boxster 981 280 l.
Lowest consumption: SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km, Boxster 981 8.2 l/100 km.
Power: SLK R172 115–310 kW, Boxster 981 195–243 kW.
Standard equipment: SLK R172 36 items (Base), Boxster 981 30 items (Boxster).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020 · 13 engines · Base, AMG Line, Sport, Edition 1Specifications →Listings →

Porsche Boxster 9812012–2016 · 3 engines · Boxster, Boxster SSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020no listings	Porsche Boxster 9812012–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,133 mm–4,143 mm	Length4,374 mm–4,404 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm–1,817 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,298 mm–1,301 mm	Height1,273 mm–1,282 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,430 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance95 mm–100 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume335 l	Trunk volume280 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,535 kg	Curb weight1,310 kg–1,345 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–70 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2020	Production years2012–2016
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines3
Power	Power115–310 kW (156–421 hp)	Power195–243 kW (265–330 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–5.5	Displacement (l)2.7–3.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 250 CDI	Lowest consumption8.2 l/100 km · 2.7
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 55 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · GTS 3.4
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed281 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Boxster
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Base	Items in the base trim30 · Boxster
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim34 · Boxster S
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche Boxster 981?

Length: Porsche Boxster 981 4,404 mm, Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4,143 mm (a 261 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,430 mm. Boot: 280 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche Boxster 981?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 uses 4.9 l/100 km (250 CDI); the most frugal Porsche Boxster 981 8.2 l/100 km (2.7).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche Boxster 981?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 makes 310 kW (421 hp) (55 AMG); the strongest Porsche Boxster 981 243 kW (330 hp) (GTS 3.4).

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