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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) · Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI

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 (R172)

SLK 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI

  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

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
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    249 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI
Power
354hp264kW
204hp152kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,199cc195cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,010mm158in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,715mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,269mm50in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,488mm59in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,477mm58in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
145L
225L
Max trunk volume
348L
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions-
132g/km

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 (R172) SLK 250 CDIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI: 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
26.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
158 km/h
98 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 has 150 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 150 hp (112 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
500 Nm
369 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
1,515 kg
3,340 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
243 km/h
151 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI: 1.5 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) Facelift 2000 AMG SLK 32 V6: 6.2 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
1,200 km
746 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 s
243 km/h
151 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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
1,301 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)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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.7 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-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 (R172)SLK 250 CDI
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R170)Facelift 2000AMG SLK 32 V6Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI
Power
354 hp
264 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
536 km
333 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
-
132 g/km
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 (R172) SLK 250 CDI
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 150 hp more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 115 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 664 km (413 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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