The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 35,300
€ 44,900
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLC 180 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the SLK 280.
SLC 180
SLK 280
51.2
71.3
79
51
70.4
78.9
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.2 in
Height
51 in
95.7
162.7
95.7
161.7
162.7 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLC 180
SLK 280
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
General
SLC 180
SLK 280
R172
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLC 180
SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 274.910
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLC 180
154 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLC 180
SLK 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
SLC 180
20.55 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 180
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SLC 180
42 mpg
26 mpg
SLK 280
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
478 mi
SLC 180
665 mi
478 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
106.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
172.4 kWh
SLC 180
106.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 180
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
