Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6vsKTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 350 V6

306 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2011-2015
VS

KTM X-Bow GT

2.0 Turbo

285 hp1984 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2013-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    167 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    845 km
    525 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    847 kg
    1,867 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    336 hp/t
    251 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
306hp228kW
285hp213kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
847kg1,867lb
Gross weight
1,855kg4,090lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
19.0s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
336hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
496Nm/t332lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
845km525mi
Calculated
482km299mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
3,738mm147in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,672mm66in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,626mm64in
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
167g/km
189g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 TurboPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V66,500 rpm3,500-5,250 rpm6,750 rpm
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo6,400 rpm3,200 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.0 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
285 hp
213 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6 has 21 hp more than KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
847 kg
1,867 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V65.6 s
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo4.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6 has more power, KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6 and KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
845 km
525 mi
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
482 km
299 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
306 hp
228 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
285 hp
213 kW
4.1 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
285 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 350 V6KTMX-Bow GT2.0 Turbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
285 hp
213 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
847 kg
1,867 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,738 mm
147.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
845 km
525 mi
482 km
299 mi
CO2 score
167 g/km
189 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
336 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 350 V6

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 363 km (226 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 22 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

KTM X-Bow GT 2.0 Turbo

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 618 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 128 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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