Compare Mercedes SLK R172 vs Mercedes CLK A209 facelift Convertible
Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft ~ 335 L / 11.8 cu-ft
390 L / 13.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
62.0 L / 16.4 gal
Passengers
2
4
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
10.8 m / 35.3 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1301 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length
4134 mm / 162.8 in
4652 mm / 183.1 in
Size | Width
1810 mm / 71.3 in
Track Width | Front
1559.0 mm / 61.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1565.0 mm / 61.6 in
Wheelbase
2430 mm / 95.7 in
2715 mm / 106.9 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
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
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
Reviews
Neofiliac score
81%
71%
Pros
- Last opportunity to get naturally-aspirated V8 from Mercedes (M152)
- SLK 350 got ride of the engine defect of its predecessor
- Multi-link suspensions all around
- More powerful drivetrain
- Improvement in build quality
Cons
- Generic styling
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Some engine reliability concerns
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