The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

€ 44,900
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 43,500
 Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08) SLK 280 (05 - 08)
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘ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 (08 - 11) is 0.7 inches longer.
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
70.4
77.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51 in
Height
51 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
95.7
161
161.7 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SLK 280 (08 - 11)
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)

General

SLK 280 (08 - 11)
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
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
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SLK 280 (08 - 11)
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
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 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
228 hp
228 hp
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280 (05 - 08)

Performance

SLK 280 (08 - 11)
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 280 (08 - 11)

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 280 (05 - 08)

▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
14.12 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280 (05 - 08)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLK 280 (08 - 11)
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
26 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
468 mi
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
478 mi
468 mi
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
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).
176.2 kWh
SLK 280 (08 - 11)
172.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLK 280 (08 - 11)
SLK 280 (05 - 08)
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data