Head to head
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class vs Volkswagen Golf
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat folding hard-top roadster. The Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class | Volkswagen Golf | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-60mph | 5.8 seconds (SLK300) to 4.5 seconds (AMG SLK55) | 9.9 seconds (1.5 TSI), 7.2 seconds (eHybrid) |
| SLK300 power | 241hp | - |
| SLK350 power | 302hp | - |
| AMG SLK55 power | 415hp | - |
| Boot capacity | 10.1cu ft roof up, 6.4cu ft roof down | - |
| Engines | - | 1.5 TSI 115bhp to 1.5 TSI 204bhp plug-in hybrid eHybrid |
| Seats | - | 5 |
| Boot volume | - | 273-381 litres (seats up), 1,270 litres (seats down) |
| Length | - | 4,284mm |
Sources: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, Volkswagen Golf. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
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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Buy or hire the Golf if...
A well-known compact hatchback bought and hired as an everyday, easy-to-drive family car. The range of petrol, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines lets a hire fleet offer a cheap-to-run option without stepping down to a smaller car.
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class and the Volkswagen Golf?
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat folding hard-top roadster; the Volkswagen Golf is a compact five-door hatchback.
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