The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 38,100
![Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171.png)
€ 42,600
![Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.webp)
€ 38,100
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 1.8 cm shorter and 1.1 cm narrower.
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
1296
1777
1970
1296
1788
2005
1777 mm
Width
1788 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1296 mm
Height
1296 mm
2430
4089
2430
4107
4089 mm
Length
4107 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1705 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
![Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171.png)
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.74 %
![Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.png)
General
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
Straight-four petrol engine with compressor
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.944
Engine Code
M 272.942
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1796 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
161 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 200 Compressor
161 bhp
228 bhp
SLK 280
240 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
SLK 200 Compressor
240 NM
300 NM
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
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SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
![](graphbase/cars/cars_small_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.png)
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
8.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 kg/bhp
SLK 200 Compressor
8.79 kg/bhp
6.32 kg/bhp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SLK 200 Compressor
32 mpg
30 mpg
SLK 280
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
494 mi
Range
468 mi
SLK 200 Compressor
494 mi
468 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
166.7 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
SLK 200 Compressor
166.7 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
211 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
290 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data