The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 (04 - 08)
€ 73,500
€ 46,200
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SLK 55 AMG is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SLK 350.
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
51.2
71.3
79
51.1
70.4
77.6
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
51.2 in
Height
51.1 in
95.7
162.8
95.7
161
162.8 in
Length
161 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.02 %
General
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
R172
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 152
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
M 152.980
Engine Code
M 272.963
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
416 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
268 hp
SLK 350
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SLK 350
Performance
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350
▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.05 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
12.05 lb/hp
SLK 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
28 mpg
22 mpg
SLK 350
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
38 mpg
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
403 mi
SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
403 mi
SLK 350
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).
204.5 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
204.5 kWh
SLK 350
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
