The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
€ 70,700
€ 42,500
€ 70,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the SLK 250.
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
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
162.8
161.5 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.34 %
General
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
R171
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
M 113.989
Engine Code
M 271.861
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
355 hp
201 hp
SLK 250
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
376 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
SLK 250
Performance
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 250
▶ REPLAY
9.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
9.78 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
SLK 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
20 mpg
34 mpg
SLK 250
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
27 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
362 mi
Range
541 mi
SLK 55 AMG
362 mi
541 mi
SLK 250
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).
130.7 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
227.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
SLK 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
