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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008

AMG SLK 55 V8

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)

SLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    360 hp
    268 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    240 hp/t
    179 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    208 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
360hp268kW
272hp203kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
19.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,103mm162in
4,089mm161in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,788mm70in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,526mm60in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume
208L
208L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V85,750 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
19.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
360 hp
268 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8 has 88 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
1,390 kg
3,064 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 (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V84.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6: 0.6 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 (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8: 1.9 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 (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
583 km
362 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
693 km
431 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,103 mm
161.5 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 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 (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 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-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
5.5 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 (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)SLK 350 V6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,103 mm
161.5 in
Height
1,271 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,089 mm
161.0 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
693 km
431 mi
Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 350 V6
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km17.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi28.45 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,651 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 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 (R171) SLK 350 V6

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (68 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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