The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 48,500
€ 43,500
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 length and width, but the SLK 350 is 0.1 inches taller.
SLK 350
SLK 280
51.1
70.4
77.6
51
70.4
77.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.1 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161
95.7
161
161 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 350
SLK 280
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
General
SLK 350
SLK 280
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 350
SLK 280
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 272.963
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
SLK 350
268 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 350
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 350
SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
12.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 350
12.22 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 350
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLK 350
23 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 280
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
30 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
431 mi
Range
468 mi
SLK 350
431 mi
468 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
176.2 kWh
SLK 350
191.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 350
SLK 280
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
