Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2008 – 2011) vs Ariel Atom (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Ariel Atom is the more powerful of the two, with up to 370 hp against 360 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 2.6 s against 4.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 456 kg against 1,575 kg. At 4,102 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG is 698 mm longer than the Ariel Atom.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK AMG
2008 – 2011
|
Ariel
Atom
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 360 hp | 234 – 370 hp |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 201 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 2.6 – 3.0 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 225 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.0 L/100 km | 7.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,102 mm | 3,404 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,798 – 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,194 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,428 mm | 2,344 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,575 kg | 456 – 612 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.