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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8vsWiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008

AMG SLK 55 V8

360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011
VS

Wiesmann Roadster MF3

3.2i 24V

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2014

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 estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V

  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
360hp268kW
325hp242kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
61.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,439cc332cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,103mm162in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,271mm50in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,990mm118in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,549mm61in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
208L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
60L

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 V8Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V: 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V7,400 rpm4,900 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
16.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
182 km/h
113 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
325 hp
242 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8 has 35 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8: 35 hp (26 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
1,180 kg
2,601 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
255 km/h
158 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V4.9 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8: 1.0 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
545 km
339 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
325 hp
242 kW
4.9 s
255 km/h
158 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
4.9 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
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008AMG SLK 55 V8WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
545 km
339 mi
Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 AMG SLK 55 V8Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 km (24 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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