The Comparative Analysis :
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SLK 280 (08 - 11)
€ 32,400
€ 42,600
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Opel GT 2.0 Turbo is 0.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Mercedes SLK 280.
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
Mercedes SLK 280
50.2
71.4
71.9
51
70.4
78.9
71.4 in
Width
70.4 in
71.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
50.2 in
Height
51 in
95.1
161.4
95.7
161.7
161.4 in
Length
161.7 in
95.1 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
Mercedes SLK 280
3100 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.36 %
General
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
Mercedes SLK 280
K/R
Generation
R171
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
Mercedes SLK 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.942
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
260 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
260 hp
228 hp
Mercedes SLK 280
260 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
260 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes SLK 280
Performance
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
Mercedes SLK 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes SLK 280
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11.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.93 lb/hp
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
11.92 lb/hp
13.93 lb/hp
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
Mercedes SLK 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
26 mpg
25 mpg
Mercedes SLK 280
18 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
304 mi
Range
468 mi
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
304 mi
468 mi
Mercedes SLK 280
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
176.2 kWh
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
174.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Mercedes SLK 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel GT 2.0 Turbo
Mercedes SLK 280
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
483 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
