The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 7G-TRONIC (05 - 08)
€ 70,700
€ 43,500
€ 70,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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. The SLK 55 AMG is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the SLK 280.
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
50
70.6
78.9
51
70.4
77.6
70.6 in
Width
70.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
50 in
Height
51 in
95.7
161.5
95.7
161
161.5 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.32 %
General
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
R171
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline 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
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6100 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
355 hp
228 hp
SLK 280
376 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
376 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SLK 280
Performance
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 280
▶ REPLAY
9.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
9.78 lb/hp
14.12 lb/hp
SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
20 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 280
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
27 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
606 lb
Maximum Payload
650 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
