The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 50,000
€ 42,600
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 Sportmotor is 0.1 inches taller.
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 280
51.1
70.4
78.9
51
70.4
78.9
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.1 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161.7
95.7
161.7
161.7 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 280
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.02 %
General
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 272.969
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 350 Sportmotor
301 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 350 Sportmotor
266 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350 Sportmotor
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
10.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
10.88 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLK 350 Sportmotor
26 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 280
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
473 mi
Range
468 mi
SLK 350 Sportmotor
473 mi
468 mi
SLK 280
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 Sportmotor
174.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 350 Sportmotor
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
694 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
