Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

2004–2011 vs 2011–2020 · Convertible/Coupe vs Convertible

In short

Length: SLK R171 4,107 mm, SLK R172 4,143 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: SLK R171 300 l, SLK R172 335 l.
Lowest consumption: SLK R171 7.8 l/100 km, SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: SLK R171 120–294 kW, SLK R172 115–310 kW.
Standard equipment: SLK R171 31 items (Base), SLK R172 36 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz SLK R1712004–2011 · 11 engines · Base, Sport, Sport Edition, Edition 10Specifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020 · 13 engines · Base, AMG Line, Sport, Edition 1Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1712004–2011no listings	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,082 mm–4,107 mm	Length4,133 mm–4,143 mm
Width	Width1,777 mm–1,836 mm	Width1,810 mm–1,817 mm
Height	Height1,271 mm–1,296 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,301 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,430 mm	Wheelbase2,430 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance100 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume208 l–300 l	Trunk volume335 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,390 kg–1,495 kg	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,535 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank60 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2011–2020
Body type	Body typeConvertible, Coupe	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines13
Power	Power120–294 kW (163–400 hp)	Power115–310 kW (156–421 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–5.4	Displacement (l)1.6–5.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.8 l/100 km · 200 Kompressor	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · 55 AMG Black Series	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 55 AMG
Top speed	Top speed280 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Sport	Items in the top trim43 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob✓	Leather Gear Knob—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety7 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4,143 mm, Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 4,107 mm (a 36 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,430 vs 2,430 mm. Boot: 335 vs 300 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 uses 7.8 l/100 km (200 Kompressor); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km (250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 or Mercedes-Benz SLK R172?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 makes 294 kW (400 hp) (55 AMG Black Series); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 310 kW (421 hp) (55 AMG).

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