The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
€ 44,900
€ 41,200
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the SLK 280.
SLK 250
SLK 280
51.2
71.3
79
51
70.4
77.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.2 in
Height
51 in
95.7
162.8
95.7
161
162.8 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 250
SLK 280
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
General
SLK 250
SLK 280
R172
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 250
SLK 280
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 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
SLK 250
201 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 250
229 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 250
SLK 280
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
16.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 250
16.45 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 250
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SLK 250
38 mpg
24 mpg
SLK 280
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
449 mi
SLK 250
601 mi
449 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
183.8 kWh
SLK 250
117.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 250
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
