The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
€ 45,800
€ 41,200
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 200 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the SLK 280.
SLK 200
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
162.8
95.7
161
162.8 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 200
SLK 280
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
SLK 200
SLK 280
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
SLK 200
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
SLK 200
181 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 200
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 200
SLK 280
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 200
17.91 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 200
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SLK 200
36 mpg
24 mpg
SLK 280
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
449 mi
SLK 200
565 mi
449 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
125 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).
183.8 kWh
SLK 200
125 kWh
183.8 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 200
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
