Compare Mercedes SLK R171 facelift vs Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet vs Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet
Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 300 MT
SLK 300
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
1.4
1.6 102
1.8 Turbo
1.9 TDI 101
1.9 TDI 105
2.0 AT
2.0
1.0 TSI
1.5 TSI
1.5 TSI Euro6fd
1.5 TSI Euro6d DSG
1.5 TSI DSG
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 gal
50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Semi-independent, coil spring
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/55 R17
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1502 mm / 59.1 in
1522 mm / 59.9 in
Size | Length
4268 mm / 168.0 in
Size | Width
1811 mm / 71.3 in | 1998 mm / 78.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1538.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1487.0 mm / 58.5 in
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheel Size
7J x 17
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2630 mm / 103.5 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
9.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
9.0 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
Towing Capacity
600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1000 kg / 2205 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Reviews
Neofiliac score
74%
21%
3%
Pros
- Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
- Updated electronics
- Perhaps improved engine reliability
- So ugly it can be unforgettable
- Be the only one in this car
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Low cargo capacity
- Slow and sluggish
- No powerful engine options
- High 0.37 drag coefficient
- No independent rear suspensions
- Low cargo capacity
- Extremely ugly
- Poor suspension setup
- Horrible 0-100kph time
- Only available with tiny engines
- Low cargo capacity
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