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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 250 CDI

204 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    287 km/h
    178 mph
  • Most powerful
    316 hp
    236 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    209 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    132 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,200 km
    746 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
Power
316hp236kW+112 hp
275hp205kW+71 hp
245hp183kW+41 hp
204hp152kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft+300 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+200 Nm
625Nm461lb-ft+125 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,905kg4,200lb
1,905kg4,200lb
1,905kg4,200lb
1,905kg4,200lb
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
+44 km/h
275 km/h
171 mph
+32 km/h
264 km/h
164 mph
+21 km/h
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph-9.5 s
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph-4.9 s
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 261 km/h / 162 mph-2.0 s
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s-1.6 s
5.6s-1.1 s
6.0s-0.7 s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
16.0s-10.4 s
Calculated
18.3s-8.0 s
Calculated
20.7s-5.6 s
Calculated
26.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s-1.5 s
Calculated
5.3s-1.1 s
Calculated
5.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
13.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
14.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
528Nm/t353lb-ft/ton
Calculated
462Nm/t309lb-ft/ton
Calculated
413Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
1,200km746mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu in
2,143cc131cu 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
132g/km
132g/km
132g/km
132g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI 204 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI 204 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp3,800 rpm1,600-1,800 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.3 s
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
18.3 s
20.7 s
26.3 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 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
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.5 s
11.8 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.6 s
14.0 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 mph
174 km/h
108 mph
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp has 112 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI 204 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI 204 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp: 112 hp (84 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 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI 204 hp: 1.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 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 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
316 hp
236 kW
5.1 s
287 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
275 hp
205 kW
5.6 s
275 km/h
171 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
6.0 s
264 km/h
164 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
204 hp
152 kW
6.7 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 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 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 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 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 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 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 250 CDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 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
1,301 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 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
Power
275 hp
205 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
264 km/h
164 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 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 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.6 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.0 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.7 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 CDI (Stage 3)316 hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3)316 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2)275 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1)245 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 250 CDI204 hp
Power
316 hp
236 kW
275 hp
205 kW
245 hp
183 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
625 Nm
461 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.6 s
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
275 km/h
171 mph
264 km/h
164 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
1,200 km
746 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
1,200 km
746 mi
CO2 score
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 g/km
132 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
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
162 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 2) 275 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 1) 245 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI 204 hp
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 CDI (Stage 3) 316 hp

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 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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