The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 CDI 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 15)
€ 46,100
€ 42,500
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the SLK 300 and the SLK 250 CDI are absolutely identical. Both are 162.8 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 51.2 inches tall.
SLK 300
SLK 250 CDI
51.2
71.3
79
51.2
71.3
79
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.2 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
162.8
95.7
162.8
162.8 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 300
SLK 250 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
General
SLK 300
SLK 250 CDI
R172
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 300
SLK 250 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
M 274.920
Engine Code
OM 651.980
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
SLK 300
242 hp
201 hp
SLK 250 CDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SLK 300
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
SLK 250 CDI
Performance
SLK 300
SLK 250 CDI
151 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250 CDI
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.44 lb/hp
SLK 300
13.71 lb/hp
17.44 lb/hp
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 300
SLK 250 CDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SLK 300
38 mpg
48 mpg
SLK 250 CDI
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
761 mi
SLK 300
601 mi
761 mi
SLK 250 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
100.7 kWh
SLK 300
117.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
SLK 250 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 300
SLK 250 CDI
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
