The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series 7G-TRONIC (06 - 08) vs. VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI (08 - 10)
€ 107,300
€ 31,100
€ 107,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 28 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 5.7 inches lower than the VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
50
70.6
78.5
55.8
73
82.3
70.6 in
Width
73 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.3 in
50 in
Height
55.8 in
95.7
160.9
106.7
188.9
160.9 in
Length
188.9 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.97 %
General
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
R171
Generation
3C/35
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 113
Engine Series
M 113.989
Engine Code
*CFF*
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
395 hp
138 hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
384 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
384 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
174 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
8.34 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
19 mpg
42 mpg
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
27 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
357 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
357 mi
777 mi
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
231.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
472 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Black Series
VW Passat CC 2.0 TDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
650 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
