The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 40,100
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 280 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SLK 250 CDI.
SLK 280
SLK 250 CDI
51
70.4
77.6
51.2
71.3
79
70.4 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
161
95.7
162.8
161 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLK 250 CDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %
General
SLK 280
SLK 250 CDI
R171
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 280
SLK 250 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 272.942
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
201 hp
SLK 250 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SLK 250 CDI
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 250 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.22 lb/hp
SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
17.22 lb/hp
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SLK 280
24 mpg
49 mpg
SLK 250 CDI
17 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
449 mi
Range
777 mi
SLK 280
449 mi
777 mi
SLK 250 CDI
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).
98.8 kWh
SLK 280
183.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
SLK 250 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 250 CDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
