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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250 (Stage 3)

306 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250 (Stage 2)

265 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250 (Stage 1)

241 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250

204 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Most powerful
    306 hp
    228 kW
  • Highest torque
    481 Nm
    354 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,425 kg
    3,142 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    215 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
306hp228kW+102 hp
265hp198kW+61 hp
241hp180kW+37 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
481Nm354lb-ft+171 Nm
419Nm309lb-ft+109 Nm
378Nm279lb-ft+68 Nm
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,815kg4,001lb
1,815kg4,001lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
+37 km/h
266 km/h
165 mph
+23 km/h
257 km/h
160 mph
+14 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
70.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph-10.2 s
Calculated
74.5s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph-6.4 s
Calculated
76.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.5 s
5.6s-1.0 s
6.0s-0.6 s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.5s-9.6 s
Calculated
19.2s-6.9 s
Calculated
21.4s-4.7 s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.4 s
Calculated
5.3s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.6 s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
13.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
215hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
186hp/t139kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
909km565mi
Calculated
909km565mi
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
1,303mm51in
1,303mm51in
1,303mm51in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
2,430mm96in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
1,551mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
1,568mm62in
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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp5,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
19.2 s
21.4 s
26.0 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.0 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
14.0 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp has 102 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp: 102 hp (76 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 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp: 1.5 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 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 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 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 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
306 hp
228 kW
5.1 s
280 km/h
174 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
265 hp
198 kW
5.6 s
266 km/h
165 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
241 hp
180 kW
6.0 s
257 km/h
160 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 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 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 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
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 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 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 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 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 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 250 (Stage 3)306 hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 3)306 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 2)265 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 (Stage 1)241 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250204 hp
Power
306 hp
228 kW
265 hp
198 kW
241 hp
180 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
481 Nm
354 lb-ft
419 Nm
309 lb-ft
378 Nm
279 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.6 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
266 km/h
165 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,134 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
909 km
565 mi
909 km
565 mi
909 km
565 mi
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
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
186 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 2) 265 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 1) 241 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 204 hp
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (Stage 3) 306 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 62 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 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

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