Mercedes SL 2012 vs Mercedes SLK 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mercedes SLK has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 | 1.8 - 5.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 - 585 HP | 184 - 360 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 900 NM | 240 - 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 5.9 seconds | 4.9 - 7.9 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes SL are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes SLK. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 9.9 | 7.7 - 12.0 | |
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Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SLK. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.29 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger. Mercedes SL is 52 cm longer than the Mercedes SLK, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 208 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 33 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SLK. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes SLK, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`130 kg | ~ 1`771 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`761 kg | ~ 1`399 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 369 kg | ~ 372 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 13 800 | |
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