Compare Mercedes SLK R171 vs McLaren 12C Spider vs Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
Roadster
Roadster 722 S
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
204 L / 7.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
8.5 L / 9.0 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
97.0 L / 25.6 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
230 kg / 507 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs, 390 mm
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Offroad | Approach Angle
8.0 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle
16.5 deg
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
235/35 R19, 305/30 R20
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
12.3 m / 40.3 ft
12.2 m / 40.0 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
120 mm / 4.7 in
Size | Height
1203 mm / 47.4 in
1281 mm / 50.4 in
Size | Length
4509 mm / 177.5 in
4656 mm / 183.3 in
Size | Width
1908 mm / 75.1 in | 2093 mm / 82.4 in (mirror unfolded)
1908 mm / 75.1 in
Track Width | Front
1656.0 mm / 65.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1583.0 mm / 62.3 in
1569.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1474.0 kg / 3249.6 lbs
1750.0 kg / 3858.1 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J x 19, 11J x 20
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2670 mm / 105.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
3.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
3.1 sec
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
37.0 m / 121.4 ft
30.7 m / 100.7 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
123.5 m / 405.1 ft
CO2 Emission
279 g/km
348 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Fuel Economy
11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (combined)
14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 20.9 L/100km / 11.3 MPG (urban) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
329.0 km/h / 204.4 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine
M838T
M 155.980
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
8.7:1
9.0:1
Engine | Displacement
3.8 L / 231.8 cu-in / 3799.0 cc
5.4 L / 331.9 cu-in / 5439.0 cc
Engine | Power
625.0 hp / 466.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Engine | Redline
8500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
164.5 hp/L / 2.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
69.9 mm / 2.8 in
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque
600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3000-7000 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Supercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 SOHC engine with 3 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
7-speed
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic SSG
Automatic AMG SPEEDSHIFT R
Production
Availability
2011 ~ 2014
Reviews
Neofiliac score
70%
87%
89%
Pros
- Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
- Sleek design
- Hardtop convertible
- Good handling characteristics
- Glorious 8500rpm redline
- Great suspension setup
- Great performance and handling
- Overall good design
- Exceptionally stout drivetrain
Cons
- Engine problems with the M272 V6
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
- Some awkward angles
- Worse performance than the coupe
- Worse styling than the coupe
- Low cargo capacity
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