Car comparison

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower TurbovsMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300

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

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Morgan Plus Four

2.0 TwinPower Turbo

258 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2020-present
VS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)

SLK 300

245 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,009 kg
    2,224 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    256 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower TurboMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Power
258hp192kW
245hp183kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,009kg2,224lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight-
1,820kg4,012lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
20.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
396Nm/t265lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
968km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
3,830mm151in
4,134mm163in
Width
1,650mm65in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,301mm51in
Wheelbase-
2,430mm96in
Front track-
1,559mm61in
Rear track-
1,565mm62in
Trunk volume-
225L
Max trunk volume-
335L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
60L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower TurboMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
20.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
258 hp
192 kW
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
245 hp
183 kW

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo has 13 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 and Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
1,009 kg
2,224 lb
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
1,430 kg
3,153 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
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 Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo and Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300 and Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
258 hp
192 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,830 mm
150.8 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
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

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo 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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
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
MorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower Turbo
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
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
VehicleMorganPlus Four2.0 TwinPower TurboMercedes-BenzSLK (R172)SLK 300
Power
258 hp
192 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,009 kg
2,224 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,830 mm
150.8 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 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
CO2 score
159 g/km
-
Trunk score
-
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMorgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower TurboMercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 300
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Morgan Plus Four 2.0 TwinPower Turbo

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 421 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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