The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08) vs. Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
€ 48,500
€ 73,500
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SLK 55 AMG.
SLK 350
SLK 55 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
162.8
161 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.78 %
General
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
R171
Generation
R172
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 152
M 272.963
Engine Code
M 152.980
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
SLK 350
268 hp
416 hp
SLK 55 AMG
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SLK 350
258 lb‑ft
398 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
▶ REPLAY
12.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.53 lb/hp
SLK 350
12.22 lb/hp
8.53 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SLK 350
23 mpg
28 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
431 mi
Range
518 mi
SLK 350
431 mi
518 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).
159.2 kWh
SLK 350
191.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 350
SLK 55 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
650 lb
Maximum Payload
661 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
