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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor

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

354 hp3199 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster2001-2004
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)

SLK 230 Kompressor

193 hp2295 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedRoadster1996-2000

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    354 hp
    264 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    145 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor

  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    558 km
    347 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Power
354hp264kW
193hp144kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,250kg2,756lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,585kg3,494lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
227 km/h
141 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
77.1s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
224Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
558km347mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
2,295cc140cu in
Length
4,010mm158in
3,995mm157in
Width
1,715mm68in
1,715mm68in
Height
1,269mm50in
1,284mm51in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,477mm58in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
145L
145L
Max trunk volume
348L
348L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
53L

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 V6Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 KompressorPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V66,100 rpm4,400 rpm6,350 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor5,300 rpm2,500-4,800 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
32.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
227 km/h
141 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
354 hp
264 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
193 hp
144 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 has 161 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 161 hp (120 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 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-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
227 km/h
141 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V65.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor: 2.1 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 1.7 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)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 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-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
536 km
333 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
558 km
347 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
354 hp
264 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
227 km/h
141 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
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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 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-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6
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-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 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
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 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
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R170)SLK 230 Kompressor
Power
354 hp
264 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 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
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Range score
536 km
333 mi
558 km
347 mi
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6

  • Has 161 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 95 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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