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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse

1996 – 2000 Germany

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse is a car built from 1996 to 2000. Its petrol engines range from 136 to 193 hp across 3 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1955 – 1963), peak power rose from 105 to 193 hp, and minimum weight went up by 30 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
200 5MT RWD (136 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 136 hp 9.3 s 208 5-Speed manual
200 Kompressor 5MT RWD (192 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 192 hp 7.7 s 237 5-Speed manual
230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (193 HP)
2.3 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 7.2 s 240 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 5500 RPM136 HP @ 5500 RPM134 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM190 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
129 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/60 HR15

Dimensions

Length
157.9 in (4011 mm)
Width
67.4 in (1712 mm)
Height
49.6 in (1260 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.6/57.9 in (1,488/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3373 lbs (1530 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.2 mpg US (12.9 L/100Km)
Highway
34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power
141 KW @ 5300 RPM192 HP @ 5300 RPM189 BHP @ 5300 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM250 Nm @ 2800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
147 mph (237 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50VR16

Dimensions

Length
157.9 in (4011 mm)
Width
67.4 in (1712 mm)
Height
49.6 in (1260 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.6/57.9 in (1,488/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
3009.8 lbs (1365 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3583.1 lbs (1625 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
2295 cm3 (140 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM280 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14 gallons (53.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/50VR16

Dimensions

Length
157.9 in (4011 mm)
Width
67.4 in (1712 mm)
Height
49.6 in (1260 mm)
Front/rear Track
58.6/57.9 in (1,488/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
94.5 in (2400 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.35

Weight

Unladen Weight
3053.9 lbs (1385 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3627.2 lbs (1645 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km
Length4,011 mm
Width1,712 mm
Height1,260 mm
Wheelbase2,400 mm
Curb weight1,170 – 1,385 kg
Torque190 – 280 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.