The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 48,500
€ 70,700
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,700
ⓘ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. The SLK 350 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the SLK 55 AMG.
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
51.1
70.4
77.6
50
70.6
78.9
70.4 in
Width
70.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.1 in
Height
50 in
95.7
161
95.7
161.5
161 in
Length
161.5 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.7 %
General
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 113
M 272.963
Engine Code
M 113.989
4
Valves
3
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.4 L / 264 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
SLK 350
268 hp
355 hp
SLK 55 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SLK 350
258 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
SLK 55 AMG
Performance
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
12.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 lb/hp
SLK 350
12.22 lb/hp
9.78 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SLK 350
23 mpg
20 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
431 mi
Range
362 mi
SLK 350
431 mi
362 mi
SLK 55 AMG
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).
227.4 kWh
SLK 350
191.4 kWh
227.4 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
606 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
