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Compare Mercedes SLK R171 facelift vs BMW 3 Series E46 LCI Convertible vs BMW M3 E93 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
318Ci
318Ci AT
320Cd
320Ci
320Ci AT
325Ci
325Ci AT
330Ci
330Ci AT
MT
DCT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
208 L / 7.3 cu-ft
260 L / 9.2 cu-ft ~ 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft ~ 350 L / 12.4 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
8.8 L / 9.3 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers
2
4
4
Payload
345 kg / 761 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
11.7 m / 38.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Size | Height
1392 mm / 54.8 in
Size | Length
4488 mm / 176.7 in
4615 mm / 181.7 in
Size | Width
1804 mm / 71.0 in
Track Width | Front
1471.0 mm / 57.9 in
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1483.0 mm / 58.4 in
1539.0 mm / 60.6 in
Wheel Size
9.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2725 mm / 107.3 in
2761 mm / 108.7 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.32
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 5
Engine
S65B40
Engine | Bore
92.0 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.0 L / 244.0 cu-in / 3999.0 cc
Engine | Power
420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 8300 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
105.0 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
75.2 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Torque
400 Nm / 295.0 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder

Production

Availability
2008 ~ 2013

Reviews

Neofiliac score
74%
64%
77%
Pros
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
  • New lights assemblies
  • Decent styling with the top down
  • Convertible hard top
  • Great styling with the top up or down
  • Great S65 engine
  • Good transmissions
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Diesel nonsense
  • New meaningful engine updates
  • Same AT problems as pre-facelift
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Much heavier than the Coupe

Price

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