Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 vs Mercedes-Benz SL 500
| Category | SLK 350 | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 272 / 268 | 388 / 383 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 530 / 391 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1486 / 3276 | 1900 / 4189 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 183 / 181 | 204 / 201 |
Lap Times
| Track | SLK 350 | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:18.70 | 1:18.10 |
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:26.00 | 0:26.00 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:50.10 | 1:44.40 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | SLK 350 | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.9 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.0 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 8.4 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.9 s | 11.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.6 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 103.3 mph | 13.5 s @ 104.4 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | SLK 350 | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.7 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.1 s | 18.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.1 s | 13.6 s |
General performance
| Category | SLK 350 | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 15.8 l/100 km (15 mpg US / 18 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.91 g (9 m/s²) | 0.89 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (112 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | SLK 350 | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
SL 500 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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