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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)

503 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)

443 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)

404 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000

AMG SLK 32 V6

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    338 km/h
    210 mph
  • Most powerful
    503 hp
    375 kW
  • Highest torque
    653 Nm
    481 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    536 km
    333 mi
  • Largest trunk
    145 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
Power
503hp375kW+149 hp
443hp330kW+89 hp
404hp301kW+50 hp
354hp264kW
Torque
653Nm481lb-ft+203 Nm
576Nm425lb-ft+126 Nm
522Nm385lb-ft+72 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,755kg3,869lb
1,755kg3,869lb
1,755kg3,869lb
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
+68 km/h
323 km/h
201 mph
+53 km/h
313 km/h
194 mph
+43 km/h
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.4s99% target: 335 km/h / 208 mph-2.7 s
Calculated
66.1s99% target: 320 km/h / 199 mph+1.9 s
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph+5.2 s
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.0 s
4.5s-0.7 s
4.8s-0.4 s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
11.1s-5.6 s
Calculated
12.6s-4.2 s
Calculated
13.7s-3.1 s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.4 s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
12.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
312hp/t232kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
460Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
406Nm/t271lb-ft/ton
Calculated
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
3,199cc195cu in
Length
4,010mm158in
4,010mm158in
4,010mm158in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,715mm68in
1,715mm68in
1,715mm68in
1,715mm68in
Height
1,269mm50in
1,269mm50in
1,269mm50in
1,269mm50in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,400mm94in
2,400mm94in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,477mm58in
1,477mm58in
1,477mm58in
1,477mm58in
Trunk volume
145L
145L
145L
145L
Max trunk volume
348L
348L
348L
348L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 354 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 354 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp6,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.3 s
4.6 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.1 s
12.6 s
13.7 s
16.8 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
39.9 s
82.2 s
-
-
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
323 km/h
201 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.6 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.2 s
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
198 km/h
123 mph
192 km/h
119 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp has 149 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 354 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 354 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp: 149 hp (111 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 354 hp: 1.0 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hp, separated by only 0.3 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
503 hp
375 kW
4.2 s
338 km/h
210 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
443 hp
330 kW
4.5 s
323 km/h
201 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
404 hp
301 kW
4.8 s
313 km/h
194 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
Power
443 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
Power
404 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
Power
443 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
Power
404 hp
301 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hp
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hp
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3)503 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2)443 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1)404 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6354 hp
Power
503 hp
375 kW
443 hp
330 kW
404 hp
301 kW
354 hp
264 kW
Torque
653 Nm
481 lb-ft
576 Nm
425 lb-ft
522 Nm
385 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.5 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
Top speed
338 km/h
210 mph
323 km/h
201 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Range score
536 km
333 mi
536 km
333 mi
536 km
333 mi
536 km
333 mi
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
312 hp/t
232 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 2) 443 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 1) 404 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 354 hp
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,940 LC/year2,940 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 (Stage 3) 503 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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