2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series (706 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Black Series | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SLK | SLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5441 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 706 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
