The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)

€ 73,500
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) SLK 55 AMG
€ 42,500
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15) SLK 250
€ 73,500
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 dimensions of the SLK 55 AMG and the SLK 250 are absolutely identical. Both are 162.8 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 51.2 inches tall.
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
71.3
79
51.2
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
71.3
79
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.2 in
Height
51.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
95.7
162.8
Blueprint Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)
95.7
162.8
162.8 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.4 %
Mercedes SLK 250 (11 - 15)

General

SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
R172
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 152
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
M 152.980
Engine Code
M 271.861
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
201 hp
SLK 250
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
SLK 250

Performance

SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 55 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

SLK 250

 REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
SLK 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
28 mpg
34 mpg
SLK 250
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
541 mi
SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
541 mi
SLK 250
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
130.7 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SLK 250
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SLK 55 AMG
SLK 250
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data