Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) · Facelift 2008
Car comparison
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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3.2i 24V
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.9 s
- Most powerful325 hp242 kW
- Lightest1,180 kg2,601 lb
- Best power-to-weight275 hp/t205 kW/t3.6 kg/hp
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best practicality score30/100
Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6
- Fastest top speed270 km/h168 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque360 Nm266 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
- Best estimated range722 km448 mi
- Best economy score81/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6 | WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 305hp227kW | 325hp242kW |
| Torque | 360Nm266lb-ft | 350Nm258lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,430kg3,153lb | 1,180kg2,601lb |
| Gross weight | 1,800kg3,968lb | - |
| 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 | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 V6: Power / Torque
- Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6 | 6,500 rpm | 4,900 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V | 7,400 rpm | 4,900 rpm | 7,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6 | WiesmannRoadster 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6 | 5.4 s |
| WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V | 4.9 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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
| Vehicle | Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)Facelift 2008SLK 350 V6 | WiesmannRoadster MF33.2i 24V | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 722 km 448 mi | 545 km 339 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 208 L 7.3 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Facelift 2008 SLK 350 V6 | Wiesmann Roadster MF3 3.2i 24V |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK | 11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 16.97 LC100 km | 19.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 27.32 LC100 mi | 30.98 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal | 1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,546 LC/year | 2,888 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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