KTM X-Bow (2011 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 306 hp against 300 hp. The KTM X-Bow is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 5.6 s. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 232 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km. The KTM X-Bow is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,135 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is 396 mm longer than the KTM X-Bow.
| Specification |
KTM
X-Bow
2011 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLK-Klasse
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Austria | Germany |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 300 hp | 184 – 306 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 270 – 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 5.6 – 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 232 km/h | 237 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 4,135 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,811 – 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,201 mm | 1,300 – 1,303 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,431 mm |
| Curb weight | 790 kg | 1,470 – 1,590 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.