The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 41,200
€ 70,700
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘ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. The SLK 280 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SLK 55 AMG.
SLK 280
SLK 55 AMG
51
70.4
77.6
50
70.6
78.9
70.4 in
Width
70.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51 in
Height
50 in
95.7
161
95.7
161.5
161 in
Length
161.5 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLK 55 AMG
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.58 %
General
SLK 280
SLK 55 AMG
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 280
SLK 55 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
M 272.942
Engine Code
M 113.989
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
355 hp
SLK 55 AMG
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
SLK 55 AMG
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 55 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 lb/hp
SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
9.78 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SLK 280
24 mpg
20 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
33 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
362 mi
SLK 280
449 mi
362 mi
SLK 55 AMG
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).
227.4 kWh
SLK 280
183.8 kWh
227.4 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
