The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20)
€ 42,500
€ 61,100
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,100
ⓘ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 SLK 250 is 0.5 inches shorter.
SLK 250
SLC 43 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
162.8
95.7
163.2
162.8 in
Length
163.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 250
SLC 43 AMG
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
General
SLK 250
SLC 43 AMG
R172
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 250
SLC 43 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 271.861
Engine Code
M 276.822


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 250
201 hp
385 hp
SLC 43 AMG
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
SLC 43 AMG
Performance
SLK 250
SLC 43 AMG
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 lb/hp
SLK 250
16.18 lb/hp
9.13 lb/hp
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 250
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SLK 250
34 mpg
29 mpg
SLC 43 AMG
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
541 mi
Range
460 mi
SLK 250
541 mi
460 mi
SLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
153.5 kWh
SLK 250
130.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
SLC 43 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SLK 250
SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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