Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2008 – 2011) vs Morgan Aero 8 (2008 – 2009): specs compared
The Morgan Aero 8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 368 hp against 360 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.5 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 249 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,575 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK AMG
2008 – 2011
|
Morgan
Aero 8
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2011 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 360 hp | 368 hp |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 502 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 274 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.0 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,102 mm | 4,120 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,428 mm | 2,530 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,575 kg | 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.