Morgan Plus 8 (2012 – 2018) vs Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2012 – 2016): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 421 hp against 362 hp. It uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. The Morgan Plus 8 is the lighter car, from 1,100 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,145 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG is 134 mm longer than the Morgan Plus 8.
| Specification |
Morgan
Plus 8
2012 – 2018
|
Mercedes-Benz
SLK AMG
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 362 hp | 421 hp |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 4,145 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 2,007 mm |
| Height | 1,219 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,431 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,100 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.