Hi alli,

What year(s)/model slk would be considered the equivalent to the srt6? i.e. has the same chassis/engine/tranny.

I've been seriously considering a srt6 when/if I sell my car in the spring. I guess why not also look at its Mercedes counterpart? I would imagine they are fairly similar in terms of performance, handling.reliability etc? Probably have similar known issues as well?

Thanks.

 

2002 thru 2004 slk32

 

Don't forget the AMG at the end.

 

Almost exactly the same car except for price......................

 

but not as good looking.

 

Also know as the r170 model, when doing research.

 

Not owning an SRT, my observations come strictly from what I've read in magazine road tests, and here on the forum.
Essentially it basically comes down to aesthetics and tires. Of course I'm comparing factory stock SRT's vs stock Supercharged SLK's.
Preformance (acceleration, handling, and braking) should all be marginally better in a Crossfire, simply because of it's tire size, or "foot print", as opposed to the narrow, and taller aspect ratio tires used on the SLK.
On the other hand, the Mercedes should offer a more comfortable, and compliant ride.
Ironically, (when comparing the NA version of both cars) it's those very same narrow tires on the SLK that makes it accellerate faster than the Crossfire by nearly a 1/2 sec. in the 1/4 mile. Due to less reciprocating weight.
Reliability should be a dead heat, but in the SLK's favor, they are allowed into a Merc dealership, where it's usually "members only" when a Crossfire comes a knockin.
After all is said and done, it simply should be which one looks the best to ya.
Oh and there is that dissappearing hard top thingy on the SLK you have to deal with as well. Some say it's a plus, but I think it boils down to how follicly challenged one is.

 

The Main difference is the Mercedes SLK is approx $10,000 Dearer fpr the same year of Manufacture.

 

Thanks for all the info. Definitely think the srt6 looks better. I didn't realize the interiors were so similar as well.

 

it more about the supplier/vendors were the same...than the cars are the same...but whatever...

 

The interior of the SLK 32 is better than the SRT6's. I know they're laid out the same, but the materials used on the passgenger side and driver side arm rest are much much better. No elbow dimples in the SLK's compared to the SRT's. Plus the center console is soft leather instead of the plastic the crossfire has. That said the SRT is a better looking car IMHO. Only thing that would make me want a SLK32 over an SRT6 is the folding metal roof.

 

I like the SLK32 AMG with the hard top convertible.