Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2000 – 2004) vs Chrysler Crossfire (2003 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 218 hp at most. The Chrysler Crossfire is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 241 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 9.5 L/100 km against 10.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,265 kg against 1,352 kg. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse dates from 2000 – 2004, the Chrysler Crossfire from 2003 – 2006.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2000 – 2004
|
Chrysler
Crossfire
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 218 hp | 218 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 308 Nm | 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.2 s | 6.5 – 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 250 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 – 10.8 L/100 km | 10.1 – 10.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 4,059 mm |
| Width | 1,712 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,260 – 1,265 mm | 1,288 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,265 – 1,405 kg | 1,352 – 1,357 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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