The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 60,000
€ 43,500
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLC 43 AMG is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the SLK 280.
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 280
51.2
71.3
79
51
70.4
77.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.2 in
Height
51 in
95.7
163.2
95.7
161
163.2 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 280
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.47 %
General
SLC 43 AMG
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 280
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 276.822
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
SLC 43 AMG
362 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLC 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
SLC 43 AMG
9.71 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLC 43 AMG
30 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 280
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
468 mi
SLC 43 AMG
557 mi
468 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
