The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 200 Compressor Automatic (04 - 08)
€ 44,900

€ 38,100

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 height, but the SLK 280 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
51
70.4
78.9
51
70
77.6
70.4 in
Width
70 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161.7
95.7
161
161.7 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.08 %

General
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271
M 272.942
Engine Code
M 271.944


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
161 hp
SLK 200 Compressor
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
SLK 200 Compressor
Performance
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 200 Compressor
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SLK 280
26 mpg
27 mpg
SLK 200 Compressor
18 mpg
city
19 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
494 mi
SLK 280
478 mi
494 mi
SLK 200 Compressor
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).
166.7 kWh
SLK 280
172.4 kWh
166.7 kWh
SLK 200 Compressor
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 200 Compressor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
639 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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