2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster (409 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster. (310 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SLK | SLK |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4134 mm | 4146 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2006 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1303 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
