The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 43,400
€ 44,900
€ 43,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 250 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the SLK 280.
SLK 250 d
SLK 280
51.2
71.3
79
51
70.4
78.9
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.2 in
Height
51 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 d
SLK 280
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.04 %
General
SLK 250 d
SLK 280
R172
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 250 d
SLK 280
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
OM 651.980
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 250 d
201 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 250 d
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 250 d
SLK 280
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 250 d
17.6 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 250 d
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SLK 250 d
53 mpg
26 mpg
SLK 280
45 mpg
city
18 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
848 mi
Range
478 mi
SLK 250 d
848 mi
478 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
172.4 kWh
SLK 250 d
90.4 kWh
172.4 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 250 d
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
