2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class AMG SLK 55 vs. 2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

What is the main difference between SLK-Class AMG SLK 55 and Phantom Drophead Coupe?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, horsepower, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class AMG SLK 55 is priced $419,400 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. Also, the 2016 Phantom Drophead Coupe has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2016 SLK-Class AMG SLK 55 gets 8 more mpg. In addition, the SLK-Class AMG SLK 55 is both significantly smaller and shorter than the Phantom Drophead Coupe. And then, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe seats two more passengers than the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class AMG SLK 55. Among similarities are the body structure and market segment.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 5.5 L, Auto, RWD
  • 6.7 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$72,600
$492,000
Engine
Engine
5.5L V-8
6.7L V-12
Horsepower
Horsepower
416 hp
453 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.5 sec
5.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
11 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
19 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 MPG
14 MPG
Width
Width
79.0 in
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
71.5 in
78.2 in
Length
Length
163.2 in
220.9 in
Height
Height
51.2 in
61.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
95.7 in
130.7 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
81 ft2
120 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.0 in
40.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.5 in
40.9 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
52.2 in
58.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
-
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
36.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
-
51.1 in

Costs

2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class AMG SLK 55

2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
$4,950
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
-
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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