Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 KompressorvsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)

SLK 200 Kompressor

192 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster1996-2000
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

450 SL V8

225 hp4520 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1973-1980

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8

  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    378 Nm
    279 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    621 km
    386 mi
  • Largest trunk
    252 L
  • Best overall score
    43/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
192hp143kW
225hp168kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
378Nm279lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Gross weight
1,585kg3,494lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
32.5s
Calculated
47.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
576km358mi
Calculated
621km386mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
4,520cc276cu in
Length
3,995mm157in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,715mm68in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,455mm97in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
145L
-
Max trunk volume
348L
252L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
53L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 KompressorMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor5,300 rpm2,500-4,800 rpm5,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V85,000 rpm3,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.5 s
47.1 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.1 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
192 hp
143 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
225 hp
168 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 has 33 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
378 Nm
279 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
1,585 kg
3,494 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 (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V88.8 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: 1.1 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 (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8: 5.3 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 (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
576 km
358 mi
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
621 km
386 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
192 hp
143 kW
7.7 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
225 hp
168 kW
8.8 s
215 km/h
134 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 (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
252 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 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 (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor 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 (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
8.8 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 (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 KompressorMercedes-BenzSL (R107)450 SL V8
Power
192 hp
143 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,585 kg
3,494 lb
Fuel consumption
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
252 L
8.9 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
576 km
358 mi
621 km
386 mi
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
252 L
8.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 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 (R170) SLK 200 KompressorMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8
Consumption9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.10 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.91 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,415 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor

  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 107 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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