The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 42,500

€ 50,000

€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 250 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SLK 350 Sportmotor.
SLK 250
SLK 350 Sportmotor
51.2
71.3
79
51.1
70.4
78.9
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.2 in
Height
51.1 in
95.7
162.8
95.7
161.7
162.8 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 250
SLK 350 Sportmotor
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %

General
SLK 250
SLK 350 Sportmotor
R172
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 250
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 271.861
Engine Code
M 272.969


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
SLK 250
201 hp
301 hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
SLK 250
SLK 350 Sportmotor
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 lb/hp
SLK 250
16.18 lb/hp
10.88 lb/hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 250
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SLK 250
34 mpg
26 mpg
SLK 350 Sportmotor
25 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
541 mi
Range
473 mi
SLK 250
541 mi
473 mi
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
174.3 kWh
SLK 250
130.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 250
SLK 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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