The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 300 9G-TRONIC (15 - 16)
€ 73,500
€ 46,100
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 300 are absolutely identical. Both are 162.8 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 51.2 inches tall.
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 300
51.2
71.3
79
51.2
71.3
79
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79 in
51.2 in
Height
51.2 in
95.7
162.8
95.7
162.8
162.8 in
Length
162.8 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 300
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.51 %
General
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 300
R172
Generation
R172
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 300
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 152
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
M 152.980
Engine Code
M 274.920
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
242 hp
SLK 300
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
SLK 300
Performance
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 300
▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
SLK 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
28 mpg
38 mpg
SLK 300
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
601 mi
SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
601 mi
SLK 300
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
SLK 300
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 300
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
