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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 350 V6 (305 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)
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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 350 V6 (305 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL SLK
Generation: SL Roadster (W198 II) SLK (R171, facelift 2008)
Engine / modification: 300 SL (215 Hp) SLK 350 V6 (305 Hp)
Production start: 1957 year 2008 year
Production end: 1963 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Roadster Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 2
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 100 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
Power: 215 hp 305 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 6500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10 sec 5.4 sec
Torque: 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm.
Model Engine: M 198 I/198.980, M 198 III/198.982 M 272.969
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2996 cm3 3498 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 11 l 8 l
Coolant: 15.5 l 10.2 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 8.55 11.7
Piston Stroke: 88 mm 86 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 92.9 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4 6
Length: 4570 mm 4107 mm
Width: 1790 mm 1788 mm
Width including mirrors: 2005 mm
Height: 1300 mm 1298 mm
Wheelbase: 2400 mm 2430 mm
Front track: 1398 mm 1526 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1448 mm 1549 mm
Ride height(clearance): 130 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 208 l
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 1660 kg 1800 kg
Front brakes: Drum Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1330 kg 1430 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 50 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.5 m 10.51 m
Tire size: 165/90 R 15 Front wheel tires: 225/45 R 17
Wheel rims size: 5.5 K x 15 Front wheel rims: 7.5 J x 17