The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (05 - 08)
€ 43,500
€ 41,200
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the SLK 280 7G-TRONIC and the SLK 280 are absolutely identical. Both are 161 inches long, 70.4 inches wide and 51 inches tall.
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
SLK 280
51
70.4
77.6
51
70.4
77.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161
95.7
161
161 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
SLK 280
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.37 %
General
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
SLK 280
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
SLK 280
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 6100 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
228 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
14.12 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
24 mpg
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
25 mpg
24 mpg
SLK 280
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
449 mi
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
468 mi
449 mi
SLK 280
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).
183.8 kWh
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
176.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280 7G-TRONIC
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
