The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08)
€ 44,900
€ 48,500
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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, but the SLK 280 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
SLK 280
SLK 350
51
70.4
78.9
51.1
70.4
77.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51 in
Height
51.1 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 350
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
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
7-speed automatic 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 6000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
268 hp
SLK 350
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350
▶ REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 lb/hp
SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
12.22 lb/hp
SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 280
SLK 350
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
SLK 280
26 mpg
23 mpg
SLK 350
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
35 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
478 mi
Range
431 mi
SLK 280
478 mi
431 mi
SLK 350
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).
191.4 kWh
SLK 280
172.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
SLK 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 280
SLK 350
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
