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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6vsWiesmann 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

SLK 350 V6

305 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2011
VS

Wiesmann Roadster MF3

3.2i 24V

325 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2005-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Most powerful
    325 hp
    242 kW
  • Lightest
    1,180 kg
    2,601 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

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

  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    360 Nm
    266 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    722 km
    448 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
305hp227kW
325hp242kW
Torque
360Nm266lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,180kg2,601lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
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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
70.5s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
51.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
252Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
722km448mi
Calculated
545km339mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,107mm162in
3,860mm152in
Width
1,788mm70in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,298mm51in
1,160mm46in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,990mm118in
Front track
1,526mm60in
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 SLK 350 V6Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: 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 2008SLK 350 V66,500 rpm4,900 rpm6,750 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 2008SLK 350 V6WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 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 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW
WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
325 hp
242 kW

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V has 20 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 Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V: 20 hp (15 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
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 2008SLK 350 V6
1,430 kg
3,153 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 2008SLK 350 V6
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6: 0.5 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 (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 and Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V: 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 (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 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 2008SLK 350 V6
722 km
448 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 2008SLK 350 V6
305 hp
227 kW
5.4 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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 2008SLK 350 V6WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V
Power
305 hp
227 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,180 kg
2,601 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
4,107 mm
161.7 in
Height
1,298 mm
51.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,860 mm
152.0 in
Height
1,160 mm
45.7 in
Range score
722 km
448 mi
545 km
339 mi
Trunk score
208 L
7.3 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 176 km (109 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 62 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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