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Compare Mercedes SLK R171 facelift vs Mercedes SL R230 facelift vs Chevrolet Camaro 6 Convertible

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
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
2.0 AT
2.0T
2.0T AT
3.6
3.6 AT
6.2
6.2 AT
ZL1
ZL1 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 339 L / 12.0 cu-ft
206 L / 7.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
72.0 L / 19.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
4

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
11.0 m / 36.2 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Size | Height
1298 mm / 51.1 in
Size | Length
4532 mm / 178.4 in
Size | Width
1827 mm / 71.9 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1537.0 mm / 60.5 in
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2811 mm / 110.7 in

Performance

Braking | 100 km/h - 0
35.9 m / 117.8 ft
Braking | 200 km/h - 0
149.5 m / 490.4 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.29 ~ 0.34
0.37
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6 b
Engine | Redline
5900 rpm
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2006 ~ 2008

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
90%
80%
Pros
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
  • Superb V12 engine and the last chance to get SL55 AMG
  • Beautiful hardtop convertible
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Decent performance
  • Affordable way to get a big V8
  • Sounds great
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Less reliable V6 and V8 engines compared to the M112/M113 found in pre-facelift
  • 7G-Tronic is a downgrade
  • Build quality concerns
  • High 0.37 drag coefficient
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

Price

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