The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 180 9G-TRONIC (16 - 19) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)
€ 37,400

€ 46,200

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SLK 350.
SLC 180
SLK 350
51.2
71.3
79
51.1
70.4
77.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.2 in
Height
51.1 in
95.7
162.7
95.7
161
162.7 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLC 180
SLK 350
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
SLC 180
SLK 350
R172
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLC 180
SLK 350
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 272.963


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLC 180
154 hp
268 hp
SLK 350
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLC 180
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SLK 350
Performance
SLC 180
SLK 350
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

SLC 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 350
▶ REPLAY
20.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
SLC 180
20.9 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 180
SLK 350
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SLC 180
42 mpg
22 mpg
SLK 350
32 mpg
city
15 mpg
50 mpg
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
665 mi
Range
403 mi
SLC 180
665 mi
403 mi
SLK 350
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).
204.5 kWh
SLC 180
106.1 kWh
204.5 kWh
SLK 350
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 180
SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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