The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLK 55 AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS (11 - 16) vs. Mercedes SLK 350 Sportmotor (08 - 11)
€ 73,500
€ 47,700
€ 73,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SLK 350 Sportmotor.
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350 Sportmotor
51.2
71.3
79
51.1
70.4
78.9
71.3 in
Width
70.4 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
51.2 in
Height
51.1 in
95.7
162.8
95.7
161.7
162.8 in
Length
161.7 in
95.7 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350 Sportmotor
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.02 %
General
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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 Sportmotor
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 272.969
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
301 hp
at 6500 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
416 hp
301 hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
SLK 55 AMG
398 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Performance
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350 Sportmotor
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 55 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
SLK 350 Sportmotor
▶ REPLAY
8.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.73 lb/hp
SLK 55 AMG
8.53 lb/hp
10.73 lb/hp
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SLK 55 AMG
28 mpg
25 mpg
SLK 350 Sportmotor
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
458 mi
SLK 55 AMG
518 mi
458 mi
SLK 350 Sportmotor
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).
179.9 kWh
SLK 55 AMG
159.2 kWh
179.9 kWh
SLK 350 Sportmotor
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350 Sportmotor
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
661 lb
Maximum Payload
739 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
