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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.
Body styleNot specified
Production1996 – 2000
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power136 – 193 hp
0–100 km/h7.2 – 9.3 s
Top speed208 – 240 km/h
Fuel economy9.1 – 9.7 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.









