The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20)
€ 42,600
€ 61,100
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SLC 43 AMG.
SLK 280
SLC 43 AMG
51
70.4
78.9
51.2
71.3
79
70.4 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
161.7
95.7
163.2
161.7 in
Length
163.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLC 43 AMG
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.73 %
General
SLK 280
SLC 43 AMG
R171
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 280
SLC 43 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 272.942
Engine Code
M 276.822
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
385 hp
SLC 43 AMG
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
SLC 43 AMG
Performance
SLK 280
SLC 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 lb/hp
SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
9.13 lb/hp
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SLK 280
25 mpg
29 mpg
SLC 43 AMG
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
460 mi
SLK 280
468 mi
460 mi
SLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
153.5 kWh
SLK 280
176.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SLC 43 AMG
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
