The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 (11 - 16)
€ 44,900
€ 39,400
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 280 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SLK 200.
SLK 280
SLK 200
51
70.4
78.9
51.2
71.3
79
70.4 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
161.7
95.7
162.8
161.7 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLK 200
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %
General
SLK 280
SLK 200
R171
Generation
R172
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 200
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
M 272.942
Engine Code
M 271.820
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5250 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
181 hp
SLK 200
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
SLK 200
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 200
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 200
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
SLK 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 200
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SLK 280
26 mpg
37 mpg
SLK 200
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
47 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
478 mi
Range
583 mi
SLK 280
478 mi
583 mi
SLK 200
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
121.2 kWh
SLK 280
172.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
SLK 200
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 200
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
