Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250vsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250

204 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

500 SL V8

231 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1981-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Power
204hp152kW
231hp172kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
404Nm298lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
4,390mm173in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,303mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,455mm97in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,440mm57in
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 2505,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V84,750 rpm3,000 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
32.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
204 hp
152 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 has 27 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: 27 hp (20 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
404 Nm
298 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
1,540 kg
3,395 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 250
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 2506.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V88.1 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: 1.5 s.

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 250
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 250
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8
Power
204 hp
152 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
404 Nm
298 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
-
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

  • Is 115 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 94 Nm more
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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