Mercedes-Benz E550 vs Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Overview
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 | Mercedes-Benz SLK350SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | E 550 | SLK 350 |
| Body style | Coupe | Convertible |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2017 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 | Mercedes-Benz SLK350SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60,650 | $59,200 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 | Mercedes-Benz SLK350SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.4 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 | Mercedes-Benz SLK350SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 402 hp (best) | 302 hp |
| Torque | 443 lb-ft (best) | 273 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.7 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 | Mercedes-Benz SLK350SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 4 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo volume | 13.3 cu ft (best) | 10.1 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 4,134 lbs (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in (best) | 95.7 in |
| Length | 185 in (best) | 162.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 71.5 in (best) |
| Height | 54.8 in (best) | 51.2 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Mercedes-Benz E550E 550 | Mercedes-Benz SLK350SLK 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Mercedes-Benz E550 | Mercedes-Benz SLK350 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E 550 $60,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLK 350 $59,200 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | E 550 $69,100 MSRP | — |