The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)
€ 43,500
€ 46,200
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘ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
51
70.4
77.6
51.1
70.4
77.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51 in
Height
51.1 in
95.7
161
95.7
161
161 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLK 350
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
SLK 280
SLK 350
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
SLK 350
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 272.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
268 hp
SLK 350
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SLK 350
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SLK 280
25 mpg
22 mpg
SLK 350
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
34 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
403 mi
SLK 280
468 mi
403 mi
SLK 350
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).
204.5 kWh
SLK 280
176.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
SLK 350
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 350
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
