Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) · Facelift 1995

SL 500 V8

320 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1995-1998
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)

SLK 200 Kompressor

192 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster1996-2000

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    174 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    265 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor

  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
Power
320hp239kW
192hp143kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,835kg4,045lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
2,230kg4,916lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
91.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
83.6s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
23.0s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
256Nm/t171lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t145lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
576km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
3,995mm157in
Width
1,812mm71in
1,715mm68in
Height
1,303mm51in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,515mm99in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
265L
145L
Max trunk volume-
348L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
53L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 KompressorPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V85,600 rpm3,900 rpm5,850 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor5,300 rpm2,500-4,800 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.0 s
32.5 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
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
192 hp
143 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8 has 128 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 (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8: 128 hp (95 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
1,250 kg
2,756 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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V86.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor7.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor: 1.2 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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8: 2.3 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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
696 km
432 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
576 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
320 hp
239 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
192 hp
143 kW
7.7 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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
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

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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8 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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
7.7 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-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R129)Facelift 1995SL 500 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 200 Kompressor
Power
320 hp
239 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,835 kg
4,045 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
265 L
9.4 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
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
Range score
696 km
432 mi
576 km
358 mi
Trunk score
265 L
9.4 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 200 Kompressor
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) Facelift 1995 SL 500 V8

  • Has 128 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 km (74 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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