Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250vsMini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250

204 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2011-2015
VS

Mini Roadster (R59)

Cooper S 1.6

184 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    909 km
    565 mi
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    240 L
  • Best practicality score
    30/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,425kg3,142lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,815kg4,001lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
80.9s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
74.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.0s
Calculated
33.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
216Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
758km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,134mm163in
3,734mm147in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,683mm66in
Height
1,303mm51in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,430mm96in
2,467mm97in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,453mm57in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,461mm58in
Ground clearance-
134mm5in
Trunk volume
225L
240L
Max trunk volume
335L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
60L
50L
CO2 emissions-
153g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250: Power / Torque
  • Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 2505,500 rpm2,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.65,500 rpm1,730-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.0 s
33.9 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
204 hp
152 kW
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 has 20 hp more than Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6 and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
1,205 kg
2,657 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 (R172)SLK 250
243 km/h
151 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 2506.6 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 and Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6: 0.6 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
909 km
565 mi
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
758 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250
204 hp
152 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
184 hp
137 kW
7.2 s
222 km/h
138 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
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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 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 (R172)SLK 250
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
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 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
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.2 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
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 250MiniRoadster (R59)Cooper S 1.6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 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
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
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
3,734 mm
147.0 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
909 km
565 mi
758 km
471 mi
CO2 score
-
153 g/km
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (R172) SLK 250Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6
Consumption6.6 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 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 152 km (94 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mini Roadster (R59) Cooper S 1.6

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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