Head to head
Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a executive saloon. The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat folding hard-top roadster.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot capacity | 540 litres (370 litres, plug-in hybrid) | 10.1cu ft roof up, 6.4cu ft roof down |
| Engines | E200 petrol mild hybrid (204hp+23hp), E220d diesel mild hybrid (197hp+23hp), E300e/E300de plug-in hybrid (313hp) | - |
| 0-62mph | 7.5 seconds (petrol/diesel), 6.4 seconds (hybrid) | - |
| Seats | 5 | - |
| SLK300 power | - | 241hp |
| SLK350 power | - | 302hp |
| AMG SLK55 power | - | 415hp |
| 0-60mph | - | 5.8 seconds (SLK300) to 4.5 seconds (AMG SLK55) |
Sources: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the E-Class if...
The standard executive saloon for UK chauffeur and business hire, chosen for its comfort and quiet cabin over outright performance. It suits airport transfers and corporate travel where presentation matters more than speed.
Full E-Class specifications →Buy or hire the SLK-Class if...
A compact two-seat roadster with a folding metal hard-top, popular on the used and specialist rental market as an affordable sunny-day convertible. Later replaced by the SLC.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a executive saloon; the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat folding hard-top roadster.
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