Compare Mercedes SL R230 vs Mercedes SLK R172
Variants
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
235 L / 8.3 cu-ft ~ 317 L / 11.2 cu-ft
225 L / 7.9 cu-ft ~ 335 L / 11.8 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
Passengers
2
2
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.5 m / 34.5 ft
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1301 mm / 51.2 in
Size | Length
4535 mm / 178.5 in
4134 mm / 162.8 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
2560 mm / 100.8 in
2430 mm / 95.7 in
Performance
Braking | 100 km/h - 0
36.3 m / 119.1 ft
Coefficient Of Drag
0.29 ~ 0.34
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 5
Engine | Redline
6000 rpm
Reviews
Neofiliac score
96%
81%
Pros
- Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
- Elegant yet athletic styling
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
- 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
Cons
- Bad electronics inside
- ABC suspension problems
- Unbefitting V6 offered
- Generic styling
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