2008 Porsche Boxster Comparison
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| MSRP |
$45,800.00 |
$47,155.00 |
$44,150.00 |
$44,950.00 |
| Destination |
$860.00 |
$795.00 |
$825.00 |
$875.00 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| City (mpg) |
20 |
14 |
17 |
17 |
| Highway (mpg) |
29 |
20 |
25 |
26 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Standard Engine |
2.7L 245hp H6 |
5.4L 500hp V8 |
3L 228hp V6 |
3L 228hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
245 @ 6500 RPM |
500 @ 6000 RPM |
228 @ 6100 RPM |
228 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
201 @ 4600 RPM |
480 @ 4500 RPM |
221 @ 2700 RPM |
221 @ 2500 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2687 |
5411 |
2996 |
2996 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.4 X 3.1 |
3.6 X 4.2 |
3.7 X 3.4 |
3.7 X 3.4 |
| Compression Ratio |
11.3:1 |
8.4:1 |
11.1:1 |
11.3:1 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2877 |
4041.1 |
3214.3 |
3207.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
95.1 |
107.1 |
95.7 |
95.7 |
| Length (in.) |
171.6 |
187.6 |
160.7 |
161.5 |
| Width (in.) |
70.9 |
73.9 |
70.4 |
70.4 |
| Height (in.) |
51 |
55.7 |
51 |
51.1 |
| Track Front (in.) |
58.7 |
61.9 |
60.2 |
60.2 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.4 |
62.5 |
61 |
60.7 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.3 |
38.8 |
37.9 |
37.9 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
36.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.6 |
42.7 |
42.5 |
42.5 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
30.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.5 |
55.4 |
52.2 |
52.2 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
45 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
53.4 |
53.6 |
54.6 |
54.6 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
45.4 |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
N/A |
81.6 |
48.8 |
48.8 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
strut |
beam |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
205/55R17 |
255/45R18 |
205/55R16 |
225/45R17 |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
 |  | Entertainment, Communication & Navigation | Hide | Show |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Radio |
digital |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Porsche Boxster |
Ford Shelby GT500 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK280 |
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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