The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 43,500
![Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171.png)
€ 44,900
![Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.webp)
€ 43,500
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the SLK 280 (05 - 08) is 1.8 cm shorter.
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
1296
1788
1970
1296
1788
2005
1788 mm
Width
1788 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1296 mm
Height
1296 mm
2430
4089
2430
4107
4089 mm
Length
4107 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1755 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg
![Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171.png)
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
![Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Mercedes_SLK_R171-08.png)
General
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
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7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 272.942
Engine Code
M 272.942
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4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2997 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
228 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
228 bhp
228 bhp
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
300 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
300 NM
300 NM
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Performance
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
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SLK 280 (05 - 08)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
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SLK 280 (08 - 11)
▶ REPLAY
6.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.4 kg/bhp
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
6.4 kg/bhp
6.4 kg/bhp
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
30 mpg
31 mpg
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
468 mi
Range
478 mi
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
468 mi
478 mi
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
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 (05 - 08)
176.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
222 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
295 kg
Maximum Payload
295 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
300 L
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No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data