FAQs From a price perspective, how does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class compare with the 2005 BMW Z4 and 2005 Porsche Boxster? The SLK350 is $12,000 to $19,000 more than the BMW Z4, and $2,400 to $7,500 more than the Porsche Boxster.

From a price perspective, how does the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class compare with the 2005 BMW Z4 and 2005 Porsche Boxster? The 268-horsepower SLK350 is about $12,000 more than the 184-horsepower BMW Z4 2.5i, and about $2,400 more than the 240-horsepower Porsche Boxster. The 355-horsepower SLK55 AMG is about $19,000 more than the 225-horsepower BMW Z4 3.0i, and about $7,500 more than the 280-horsepower Porsche Boxster S.

Are there any other notable changes between the new SLK and the previous model? There are few points to note. The SLK350 adds about one hundred pounds, but when coupled with the extra horsepower, the power-to-weight ratio actually decreased. Fuel range is extended thanks to a gas tank that carries an extra 2.6 gallons. But, probably most importantly, they did away with the standard cassette player. Bummer, dude.

How did the SLK fare against the Honda S2000? It’s an apples to oranges comparison, but for what it’s worth – the SLK spanked the S2000. Excellent question!

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