The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 46,800
€ 42,600
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLC 300 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 300
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 300
SLK 280
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
General
SLC 300
SLK 280
R172
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLC 300
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 274.920
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLC 300
242 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLC 300
273 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLC 300
SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
SLC 300
13.71 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 300
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLC 300
41 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 280
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
468 mi
SLC 300
642 mi
468 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
176.2 kWh
SLC 300
109.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 300
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
