The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
€ 42,600
€ 47,700
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the SLK 280 is 0.1 inches lower.
SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
51
70.4
78.9
51.1
70.4
78.9
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51 in
Height
51.1 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 350 Sportmotor
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
General
SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 272.969
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
301 hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 lb/hp
SLK 280
13.93 lb/hp
10.73 lb/hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLK 280
25 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 350 Sportmotor
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
458 mi
SLK 280
468 mi
458 mi
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
179.9 kWh
SLK 280
176.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
