The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 42,600

€ 44,900

€ 42,600
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 dimensions of the SLK 280 and the SLK 280 7G-TRONIC are absolutely identical. Both are 161.7 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 51 inches tall.
SLK 280
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
51
70.4
78.9
51
70.4
78.9
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161.7
95.7
161.7
161.7 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %

General
SLK 280
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 280
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.942
Engine Code
M 272.942


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
228 hp
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
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13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SLK 280
25 mpg
26 mpg
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
478 mi
SLK 280
468 mi
478 mi
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
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).
172.4 kWh
SLK 280
176.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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