The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 41,200
€ 40,300
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 height, but the SLK 280 is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.4 inches wider.
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
51
70.4
77.6
51
70
78.9
70.4 in
Width
70 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161
95.7
161.7
161 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
R171
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M 272.942
Engine Code
M 271.954
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
181 hp
SLK 200 Compressor
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.24 lb/hp
SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
17.24 lb/hp
SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SLK 280
24 mpg
29 mpg
SLK 200 Compressor
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
544 mi
SLK 280
449 mi
544 mi
SLK 200 Compressor
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
151.6 kWh
SLK 280
183.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
