Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche 718 982?

2011–2020 vs 2016–present · Convertible vs Coupe/Convertible

In short

Length: SLK R172 4,143 mm, 718 982 4,405 mm — a 26 cm difference.
Boot: SLK R172 335 l, 718 982 425 l.
Lowest consumption: SLK R172 4.9 l/100 km, 718 982 7.9 l/100 km.
Power: SLK R172 115–310 kW, 718 982 220–294 kW.
Standard equipment: SLK R172 36 items (Base), 718 982 30 items (718).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Porsche 718 9822016–present · 4 engines · 718, 718 S, 718 GTSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz SLK R1722011–2020no listings	Porsche 718 9822016–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,133 mm–4,143 mm	Length4,379 mm–4,405 mm
Width	Width1,810 mm–1,817 mm	Width1,801 mm
Height	Height1,298 mm–1,301 mm	Height1,276 mm–1,295 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,430 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance105 mm–110 mm	Ground clearance95 mm–100 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume335 l	Trunk volume280 l–425 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,360 kg–1,535 kg	Curb weight1,365 kg–1,405 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l–70 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2020	Production years2016–present
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeCoupe, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines4
Power	Power115–310 kW (156–421 hp)	Power220–294 kW (299–400 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–5.5	Displacement (l)2.0–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 250 CDI	Lowest consumption7.9 l/100 km · Cayman 2.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · 55 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · S 2.5
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed293 km/h
Trim levelsBase · 718
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim36 · Base	Items in the base trim30 · 718
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · AMG Line	Items in the top trim37 · 718 GTS
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone✓	Climate Control, 1-zone—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-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✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
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 · Interior4 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 2
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
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✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain 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 · 2
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—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche 718 982?

Length: Porsche 718 982 4,405 mm, Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 4,143 mm (a 262 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,430 mm. Boot: 425 vs 335 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche 718 982?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 uses 4.9 l/100 km (250 CDI); the most frugal Porsche 718 982 7.9 l/100 km (Cayman 2.0).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 or Porsche 718 982?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 makes 310 kW (421 hp) (55 AMG); the strongest Porsche 718 982 294 kW (400 hp) (GTS 4.0).

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