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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse

2008 – 2011 Germany

Mercedes-Benz built the SLK-Klasse from 2008 to 2011. All 8 variants use petrol engines, from 184 to 305 hp. The fastest version needs 5.4 s to reach 100 km/h. Against its predecessor (2000 – 2004), peak power rose from 218 to 305 hp, and minimum weight went up by 25 kg.

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse
Body styleNot specified
Production2008 – 2011
Variants8
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power184 – 305 hp
0–100 km/h5.4 – 7.9 s
Top speed230 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy7.8 – 9.7 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (184 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 184 hp 7.9 s 232 5-speed automatic
200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (184 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 184 hp 7.6 s 230 6-speed manual
280 6MT RWD (231 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 231 hp 6.3 s 249 6-speed manual
280 7AT RWD (231 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 231 hp 6.2 s 249 7-speed automatic
300 6MT RWD (231 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 231 hp 6.3 s 249 6-speed manual
300 7AT RWD (231 HP)
3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 231 hp 6.2 s 249 7-speed automatic
350 6MT RWD (305 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 305 hp 5.4 s 249 6-speed manual
350 7AT RWD (305 HP)
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 305 hp 5.4 s 249 7-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
135 KW @ 5500 RPM184 HP @ 5500 RPM181 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 2800-5000 RPM249 Nm @ 2800-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
144 mph (232 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16V

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32
Turning circle (curb to curb)
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2899 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3759 lbs (1705 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1796 cm3 (110 ci)
Power
135 KW @ 5500 RPM184 HP @ 5500 RPM181 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 2800-5000 RPM249 Nm @ 2800-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Supercharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16V

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32
Turning circle (curb to curb)
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2844 lbs (1290 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3759 lbs (1705 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway
39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
182-188 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
170 KW @ 6000 RPM231 HP @ 6000 RPM228 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16W || 225/50 R16W

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33
Turning circle (curb to curb)
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2987 lbs (1355 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3869 lbs (1755 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway
35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined
25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
170 KW @ 6000 RPM231 HP @ 6000 RPM228 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16W || 225/50 R16W

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3869 lbs (1755 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
170 KW @ 6000 RPM231 HP @ 6000 RPM228 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16W || 225/50 R16W

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
2987 lbs (1355 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3869 lbs (1755 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.1 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
220-225 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
2996 cm3 (183 ci)
Power
170 KW @ 6000 RPM231 HP @ 6000 RPM228 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/55 R16W || 225/50 R16W

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3031 lbs (1375 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3869 lbs (1755 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway
34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
Combined
26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
207 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3498 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
224 KW @ 6500 RPM305 HP @ 6500 RPM300 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
265 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM359 Nm @ 4900 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17W || 245/40 R17W

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.4 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3053 lbs (1385 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
16.5 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
Highway
34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
Combined
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V6
Displacement
3498 cm3 (213 ci)
Power
224 KW @ 6500 RPM305 HP @ 6500 RPM300 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
265 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM359 Nm @ 4900 RPM
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
18.5 gallons (70.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
7-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/45 R17W || 245/40 R17W

Dimensions

Length
161.5 in (4102 mm)
Width
70 in (1778 mm)
Height
51 in (1295 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.2/60.6 in (1,529/1,539 mm)
Wheelbase
95.6 in (2428 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34
Turning circle
34.5 ft (10.5 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3968 lbs (1800 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/km
Length4,102 mm
Width1,778 mm
Height1,295 mm
Wheelbase2,428 mm
Curb weight1,290 – 1,405 kg
Torque249 – 359 Nm

Ranges across all 8 variants of this generation.