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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6vsMorgan Roadster 3.7 V6

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008

SLK 350 V6

305 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011
VS

Morgan Roadster

3.7 V6

280 hpGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    305 hp
    227 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.5 L/100 km
    16.2 mpg US
    19.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    950 kg
    2,094 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
305hp227kW
280hp209kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
950kg2,094lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
54.1s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
534km332mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
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Length
4,107mm162in
4,010mm158in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,220mm48in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
-
Front track
1,526mm60in
-
Rear track
1,549mm61in
-
Trunk volume
208L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
70L
55L
CO2 emissions-
230g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V66,500 rpm4,900 rpm6,750 rpm
MorganRoadster3.7 V66,000 rpm-6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 has 25 hp more than Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
950 kg
2,094 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 2008SLK 350 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 2008SLK 350 V65.4 s
MorganRoadster3.7 V65.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.1 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 (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 and Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6: 0.6 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 2008SLK 350 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
722 km
448 mi
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
534 km
332 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
280 hp
209 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 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 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 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 (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
5.4 s
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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 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
MorganRoadster3.7 V6
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6MorganRoadster3.7 V6
Power
305 hp
227 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
950 kg
2,094 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,010 mm
157.9 in
Height
1,220 mm
48.0 in
Range score
722 km
448 mi
534 km
332 mi
CO2 score
-
230 g/km
Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 188 km (117 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Morgan Roadster 3.7 V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 480 kg lighter
  • Has 81 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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