Compare Mercedes SLK R171 vs Mercedes CLK A209 Convertible vs Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet A205 facelift

Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
CLK 55 AMG
CLK 200 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor MT
CLK 200 Kompressor
CLK 240 MT
CLK 240
CLK 320
CLK 500 5AT
CLK 500 7AT
AMG C 43 4MATIC
AMG C 63 S
AMG C 63
C 180
C 200 4MATIC
C 200
C 200d MT
C 220d 4MATIC
C 220d
C 300
C 300d
C 400 4MATIC

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
276 L / 9.7 cu-ft ~ 390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
285 L / 10.1 cu-ft ~ 360 L / 12.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
2
4
4

Chassis

Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Length
4638 mm / 182.6 in
Size | Width
1740 mm / 68.5 in | 1991 mm / 78.4 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Rear
1558.0 mm / 61.3 in
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
2840 mm / 111.8 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
37.0 m / 121.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.30
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1500 kg / 3307 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
88.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Engine | Stroke
82.1 mm / 3.2 in

Production

Availability
2018 ~ 2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
70%
67%
78%
Pros
  • Good SLK55 AMG drivetrain
  • Sleek design
  • Overall good drivetrain reliability
  • Decent styling
  • Large chance to get V8 AMG in a C-Class
  • Decent styling
Cons
  • Engine problems with the M272 V6
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Some quality issues
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Handling not that great
  • Euro 6d nonsense
  • 4MATIC nonsense
  • Diesel nonsense

Price

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