The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 20) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 46,800
€ 73,500
€ 46,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the SLC 300 is 0 inches shorter.
SLC 300
SLK 55 AMG
51.2
71.3
79
51.2
71.3
79
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.2 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
162.7
95.7
162.8
162.7 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLC 300
SLK 55 AMG
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
General
SLC 300
SLK 55 AMG
R172
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLC 300
SLK 55 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
M 274.920
Engine Code
M 152.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
SLC 300
242 hp
416 hp
SLK 55 AMG
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SLC 300
273 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
SLK 55 AMG
Performance
SLC 300
SLK 55 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
SLC 300
13.71 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 300
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SLC 300
41 mpg
28 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
50 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
642 mi
Range
518 mi
SLC 300
642 mi
518 mi
SLK 55 AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
SLC 300
109.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 300
SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
