The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

€ 44,900
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SLK 280
€ 50,000
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) SLK 350 Sportmotor
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000

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 Sportmotor
51
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
51.1
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
70.4
78.9
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51 in
Height
51.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
95.7
161.7
161.7 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)

General

SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 Sportmotor
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 272.969
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
SLK 280
228 hp
301 hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
SLK 280
221 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SLK 350 Sportmotor

Performance

SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 280

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 350 Sportmotor

 REPLAY
14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.88 lb/hp
SLK 280
14.12 lb/hp
10.88 lb/hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SLK 280
26 mpg
26 mpg
SLK 350 Sportmotor
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
473 mi
SLK 280
478 mi
473 mi
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
174.3 kWh
SLK 280
172.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLK 280
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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