The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLC 43 AMG 9G-TRONIC (18 - 20)
€ 70,700
€ 61,100
€ 70,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 55 AMG is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the SLC 43 AMG.
SLK 55 AMG
SLC 43 AMG
50
70.6
78.9
51.2
71.3
79
70.6 in
Width
71.3 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
50 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
161.5
95.7
163.2
161.5 in
Length
163.2 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 55 AMG
SLC 43 AMG
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.25 %
General
SLK 55 AMG
SLC 43 AMG
R171
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 55 AMG
SLC 43 AMG
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
M 113.989
Engine Code
M 276.822
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
385 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
355 hp
385 hp
SLC 43 AMG
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
376 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
SLC 43 AMG
Performance
SLK 55 AMG
SLC 43 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
SLC 43 AMG
▶ REPLAY
9.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
9.78 lb/hp
9.13 lb/hp
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 55 AMG
SLC 43 AMG
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
20 mpg
29 mpg
SLC 43 AMG
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
27 mpg
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
362 mi
Range
460 mi
SLK 55 AMG
362 mi
460 mi
SLC 43 AMG
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
153.5 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
227.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SLC 43 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SLK 55 AMG
SLC 43 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
