The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08)
€ 46,100
€ 68,100
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 300 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SLK 55 AMG.
SLK 300
SLK 55 AMG
51.2
71.3
79
50
70.6
77.6
71.3 in
Width
70.6 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.2 in
Height
50 in
95.7
162.8
95.7
160.9
162.8 in
Length
160.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 300
SLK 55 AMG
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.27 %
General
SLK 300
SLK 55 AMG
R172
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 300
SLK 55 AMG
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
M 274.920
Engine Code
M 113.989
4
Valves
3
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
SLK 300
242 hp
355 hp
SLK 55 AMG
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SLK 300
273 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
SLK 55 AMG
Performance
SLK 300
SLK 55 AMG
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 lb/hp
SLK 300
13.71 lb/hp
9.56 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 300
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SLK 300
38 mpg
20 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
45 mpg
highway
27 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
601 mi
Range
362 mi
SLK 300
601 mi
362 mi
SLK 55 AMG
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).
227.4 kWh
SLK 300
117.5 kWh
227.4 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 300
SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
683 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
