The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 7G-TRONIC (04 - 08)
€ 47,700

€ 48,500

€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 width and height, but the SLK 350 Sportmotor is 0.7 inches longer.
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 350
51.1
70.4
78.9
51.1
70.4
77.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.1 in
Height
51.1 in
95.7
161.7
95.7
161
161.7 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 350
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %

General
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 350
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 350
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 272.969
Engine Code
M 272.963


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
268 hp
SLK 350
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SLK 350
Performance
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 350
▶ REPLAY
10.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.22 lb/hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
10.73 lb/hp
12.22 lb/hp
SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 350
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
SLK 350 Sportmotor
25 mpg
23 mpg
SLK 350
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
30 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
431 mi
SLK 350 Sportmotor
458 mi
431 mi
SLK 350
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
191.4 kWh
SLK 350 Sportmotor
179.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
SLK 350
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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