The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor (04 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 35,900
€ 42,600
€ 35,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the SLK 200 Compressor is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
51
70
77.6
51
70.4
78.9
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161
95.7
161.7
161 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.46 %
General
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.944
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 200 Compressor
161 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 200 Compressor
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 200 Compressor
19.03 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLK 200 Compressor
27 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 280
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
500 mi
Range
468 mi
SLK 200 Compressor
500 mi
468 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
164.8 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
SLK 200 Compressor
164.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
