The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 60,000
€ 73,500
€ 60,000
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 43 AMG is 0.5 inches longer.
SLC 43 AMG
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
163.2
95.7
162.8
163.2 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 55 AMG
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
SLC 43 AMG
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 43 AMG
SLK 55 AMG
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
M 276.822
Engine Code
M 152.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
SLC 43 AMG
362 hp
416 hp
SLK 55 AMG
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SLC 43 AMG
384 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
SLK 55 AMG
Performance
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 55 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 43 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
SLC 43 AMG
9.71 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SLC 43 AMG
30 mpg
28 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
38 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
518 mi
SLC 43 AMG
557 mi
518 mi
SLK 55 AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
SLC 43 AMG
147.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLC 43 AMG
SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
