The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. BMW 430i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 107,300
€ 48,000
€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 21.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.8 inches lower than the BMW 430i Coupé.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
BMW 430i Coupé
50
70.6
78.5
54.8
71.9
79.4
70.6 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
50 in
Height
54.8 in
95.7
160.9
110.6
182.6
160.9 in
Length
182.6 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
BMW 430i Coupé
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.4 %
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
BMW 430i Coupé
R171
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
BMW 430i Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
BMW B48
M 113.989
Engine Code
B48-B20
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
395 hp
249 hp
BMW 430i Coupé
384 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
384 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 430i Coupé
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
BMW 430i Coupé
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 430i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
8.34 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 430i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
BMW 430i Coupé
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
19 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 430i Coupé
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
357 mi
Range
632 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
357 mi
632 mi
BMW 430i Coupé
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
231.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 430i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
BMW 430i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
