The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 40,300

€ 40,100

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 200 Compressor is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SLK 250 CDI.
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 250 CDI
51
70
78.9
51.2
71.3
79
70 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
161.7
95.7
162.8
161.7 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 250 CDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.88 %

General
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 250 CDI
R171
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 250 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 271.954
Engine Code
OM 651.980


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
SLK 200 Compressor
181 hp
201 hp
SLK 250 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SLK 200 Compressor
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SLK 250 CDI
Performance
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 250 CDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 200 Compressor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
17.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.22 lb/hp
SLK 200 Compressor
17.24 lb/hp
17.22 lb/hp
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SLK 200 Compressor
29 mpg
49 mpg
SLK 250 CDI
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
40 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
544 mi
Range
777 mi
SLK 200 Compressor
544 mi
777 mi
SLK 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
98.8 kWh
SLK 200 Compressor
151.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
SLK 250 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 200 Compressor
SLK 250 CDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
639 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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