Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

AMG SLK 55 V8

421 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2015
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008

SLK 350 V6

305 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    421 hp
    314 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    274 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Power
421hp314kW
305hp227kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,535kg3,384lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
58.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton
Calculated
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
722km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,461cc333cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
4,107mm162in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,788mm70in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,298mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,526mm60in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume
225L
208L
Max trunk volume
335L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
195g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V86,800 rpm4,500 rpm7,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V66,500 rpm4,900 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
17.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 has 116 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: 116 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
1,430 kg
3,153 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V84.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V65.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: 0.8 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: 1.3 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
833 km
518 mi
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
722 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp
314 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW
5.4 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
4,107 mm
161.7 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
Power
421 hp
314 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
4.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.4 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
Power
421 hp
314 kW
305 hp
227 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
4,107 mm
161.7 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
722 km
448 mi
CO2 score
195 g/km
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Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
208 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
274 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 112 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 17 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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