Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 · Stage 3vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 · Stage 2vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 · Stage 1vsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300

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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 300 (Stage 3)

367 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 300 (Stage 2)

318 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 300 (Stage 1)

289 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    574 Nm
    423 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    968 km
    601 mi
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 3)367 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
Power
367hp274kW+122 hp
318hp238kW+73 hp
289hp216kW+44 hp
245hp183kW
Torque
574Nm423lb-ft+204 Nm
500Nm368lb-ft+130 Nm
451Nm333lb-ft+81 Nm
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
281 km/h
175 mph
+21 km/h
272 km/h
169 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.5s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
66.8s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph-8.1 s
Calculated
69.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s-1.3 s
4.9s-0.9 s
5.2s-0.6 s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
13.5s-6.9 s
Calculated
15.6s-4.8 s
Calculated
17.3s-3.1 s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.0s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
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 city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
257hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
202hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
401Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
349Nm/t234lb-ft/ton
Calculated
316Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
968km601mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu 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

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 3) 367 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 2) 318 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 1) 289 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 245 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 2) 318 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 1) 289 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 245 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 3)367 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp5,500 rpm1,300-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 3)367 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.7 s
5.0 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.5 s
15.6 s
17.3 s
20.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.5 s
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.2 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
183 km/h
113 mph
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp has 122 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 245 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp: 122 hp (91 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
281 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 245 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 2) 318 hp and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 1) 289 hp, separated by only 0.3 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
367 hp
274 kW
4.5 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
318 hp
238 kW
4.9 s
281 km/h
175 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
289 hp
216 kW
5.2 s
272 km/h
169 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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 300245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
Power
318 hp
238 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
Power
289 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 3) 367 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.5 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
4.9 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.8 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 300 (Stage 3)367 hp
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 3)367 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 2)318 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300 (Stage 1)289 hpMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300245 hp
Power
367 hp
274 kW
318 hp
238 kW
289 hp
216 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
574 Nm
423 lb-ft
500 Nm
368 lb-ft
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
281 km/h
175 mph
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
968 km
601 mi
968 km
601 mi
968 km
601 mi
968 km
601 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
257 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
223 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
202 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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 300 (Stage 3) 367 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 2) 318 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 1) 289 hpMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 245 hp
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 (Stage 3) 367 hp

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 74 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 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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