The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 70,700

€ 42,600

€ 70,700
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. The SLK 55 AMG is just 0.4 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 2.5 cm lower than the SLK 280.
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
1271
1794
2005
1296
1788
2005
1794 mm
Width
1788 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1271 mm
Height
1296 mm
2430
4103
2430
4107
4103 mm
Length
4107 mm
2430 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Vehicle Weight
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1755 kg

Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.57 %

General
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 113.989
Engine Code
M 272.942


3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5439 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
355 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
228 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
355 bhp
228 bhp
SLK 280
510 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
510 NM
300 NM
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec

SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
4.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.32 kg/bhp
SLK 55 AMG
4.44 kg/bhp
6.32 kg/bhp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
24 mpg
30 mpg
SLK 280
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
362 mi
Range
468 mi
SLK 55 AMG
362 mi
468 mi
SLK 280
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).
176.2 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
227.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
275 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
300 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








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