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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 200 1.8

184 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    279 km/h
    173 mph
  • Most powerful
    276 hp
    206 kW
  • Highest torque
    419 Nm
    309 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    198 hp/t
    148 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    158 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    882 km
    548 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
Power
276hp206kW+92 hp
239hp178kW+55 hp
217hp162kW+33 hp
184hp137kW
Torque
419Nm309lb-ft+149 Nm
365Nm269lb-ft+95 Nm
329Nm243lb-ft+59 Nm
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
+39 km/h
265 km/h
165 mph
+25 km/h
256 km/h
159 mph
+16 km/h
240 km/h
149 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
81.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
83.5s99% target: 253 km/h / 157 mph-3.1 s
Calculated
86.5s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s-1.6 s
6.2s-1.1 s
6.6s-0.7 s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
18.2s-11.0 s
Calculated
21.2s-8.0 s
Calculated
23.6s-5.5 s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
6.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s-1.6 s
Calculated
14.2s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.6s-0.6 s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
1,796cc110cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume
225L
225L
225L
225L
Max trunk volume
335L
335L
335L
335L
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
158g/km
158g/km
158g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2) 239 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1) 217 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 184 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2) 239 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1) 217 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 184 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm5,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp5,250 rpm1,800-4,600 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.9 s
6.3 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
21.2 s
23.6 s
29.2 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
9.6 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.2 s
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
161 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hp has 92 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 184 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 184 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hp: 92 hp (69 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 184 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2) 239 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1) 217 hp, separated by only 0.4 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)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp
276 hp
206 kW
5.7 s
279 km/h
173 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp
239 hp
178 kW
6.2 s
265 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp
217 hp
162 kW
6.6 s
256 km/h
159 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
184 hp
137 kW
7.3 s
240 km/h
149 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)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 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 (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 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

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)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
256 km/h
159 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hp 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)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.7 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.3 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)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3)276 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2)239 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1)217 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 200 1.8184 hp
Power
276 hp
206 kW
239 hp
178 kW
217 hp
162 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
329 Nm
243 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.2 s
6.6 s
7.3 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
256 km/h
159 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
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
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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,301 mm
51.2 in
Range score
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 2) 239 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 1) 217 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 184 hp
Consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 200 1.8 (Stage 3) 276 hp

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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