The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20)
€ 46,200

€ 61,100

€ 46,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 350 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SLC 43 AMG.
SLK 350
SLC 43 AMG
51.1
70.4
77.6
51.2
71.3
79
70.4 in
Width
71.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.1 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
161
95.7
163.2
161 in
Length
163.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 350
SLC 43 AMG
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.16 %

General
SLK 350
SLC 43 AMG
R171
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 350
SLC 43 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 272.963
Engine Code
M 276.822


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 350
268 hp
385 hp
SLC 43 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 350
258 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
SLC 43 AMG
Performance
SLK 350
SLC 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

SLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
12.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 lb/hp
SLK 350
12.05 lb/hp
9.13 lb/hp
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 350
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SLK 350
22 mpg
29 mpg
SLC 43 AMG
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
403 mi
Range
460 mi
SLK 350
403 mi
460 mi
SLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
153.5 kWh
SLK 350
204.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SLC 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SLK 350
SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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