The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 40,100
€ 73,500
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the SLK 250 CDI and the SLK 55 AMG are absolutely identical. Both are 162.8 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 51.2 inches tall.
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 55 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
162.8
162.8 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 55 AMG
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.48 %
General
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 55 AMG
R172
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 55 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 152
OM 651.980
Engine Code
M 152.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
SLK 250 CDI
201 hp
416 hp
SLK 55 AMG
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SLK 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
SLK 55 AMG
Performance
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 55 AMG
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
17.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
SLK 250 CDI
17.22 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SLK 250 CDI
49 mpg
28 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
38 mpg
city
20 mpg
59 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
518 mi
SLK 250 CDI
777 mi
518 mi
SLK 55 AMG
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
159.2 kWh
SLK 250 CDI
98.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
