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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)

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7 versions · 7 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 KM) Selected Gasoline 163 KM 2003–2007
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 163 KM 2003–2007
SLK 280 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 231 KM 2005–2007
SLK 280 V6 (231 KM) Selected Gasoline 231 KM 2005–2007
SLK 350 V6 (272 KM) Selected Gasoline 272 KM 2004–2007
SLK 350 V6 (272 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 272 KM 2004–2007
AMG SLK 55 V8 (360 KM) 7G-TRONIC Selected Gasoline 360 KM 2004–2007

Selected engine version

SLK 200 Kompressor (163 KM)

Gasoline · 2003–2007

Engine power
163KM
Torque
240Nm
Engine displacement
1,796cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9s
Maximum speed
228km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R171)
Engine
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2003
End of production
2007
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
228 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.9 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
37 m
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.6-13 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.5-6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.7-9.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
209-218 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M271.944
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1796 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6000 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
163 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
208 l
Curb weight
1315 kg
Gross weight
1705 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4089 mm
Width
1777 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1970 mm
Height
1296 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Front track
1530 mm
Rear track
1541 mm
Turning circle
10.51 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
288 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
278 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/55 R 16 91 V
Rim size
7 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 200 Kompressor (163 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2003–2007

Engine power
163KM
Torque
240Nm
Engine displacement
1,796cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3s
Maximum speed
226km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R171)
Engine
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2003
End of production
2007
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
226 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
8.3 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.5-12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.7-7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.8-9.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
211-221 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M271.944
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1796 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
82 mm
Piston stroke
85 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
163 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 3000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
208 l
Curb weight
1315 kg
Gross weight
1705 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4089 mm
Width
1777 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1970 mm
Height
1296 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Front track
1530 mm
Rear track
1541 mm
Turning circle
10.51 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/55 R 16 91 V
Rim size
7 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 280 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2005–2007

Engine power
231KM
Torque
300Nm
Engine displacement
2,996cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.2s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R171)
Engine
SLK 280 V6 (231 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2005
End of production
2007
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.2 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9-13.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.0-7.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3-9.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
222-227 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M272.942
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2996 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82.1 mm
Compression ratio
11.1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
7.1 l
Power
231 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
300 Nm @ 2400-5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
208 l
Curb weight
1365 kg
Gross weight
1755 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4089 mm
Width
1788 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1970 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Front track
1526 mm
Rear track
1549 mm
Turning circle
10.51 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R 16 92 W;205/55 R 16 91 W
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2;7 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 280 V6 (231 KM)

Gasoline · 2005–2007

Engine power
231KM
Torque
300Nm
Engine displacement
2,996cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R171)
Engine
SLK 280 V6 (231 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2005
End of production
2007
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.3 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.8-14.0 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.2-7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.7-9.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
231-236 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M272.942
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2996 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
88 mm
Piston stroke
82.1 mm
Compression ratio
11.1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
7.1 l
Power
231 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
300 Nm @ 2400-5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
208 l
Curb weight
1365 kg
Gross weight
1755 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4089 mm
Width
1788 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1970 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Front track
1526 mm
Rear track
1549 mm
Turning circle
10.51 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R 16 92 W;205/55 R 16 91 W
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2;7 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 350 V6 (272 KM)

Gasoline · 2004–2007

Engine power
272KM
Torque
350Nm
Engine displacement
3,498cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.6s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R171)
Engine
SLK 350 V6 (272 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2007
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.6 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
15.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.6 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
255 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M272.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3498 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6200 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92.9 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
10.2 l
Power
272 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 2400-5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
208 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1780 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4089 mm
Width
1788 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1970 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Front track
1526 mm
Rear track
1549 mm
Turning circle
10.51 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/40 R 17 91 W;225/45 R 17 91 W
Rim size
8.5 J x 17 H 2;7.5 J x 17 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 350 V6 (272 KM) 7G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2004–2007

Engine power
272KM
Torque
350Nm
Engine displacement
3,498cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R171)
Engine
SLK 350 V6 (272 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2007
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
242 g/km

Vehicle history report

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What is a VIN?

Engine

Engine model / code
M272.963
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3498 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
92.9 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
10.7
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
10.2 l
Power
272 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
350 Nm @ 2400-5000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
208 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1780 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4089 mm
Width
1788 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1970 mm
Height
1298 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Front track
1526 mm
Rear track
1549 mm
Turning circle
10.51 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/40 R 17 91 W;225/45 R 17 91 W
Rim size
8.5 J x 17 H 2;7.5 J x 17 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

AMG SLK 55 V8 (360 KM) 7G-TRONIC

Gasoline · 2004–2007

Engine power
360KM
Torque
510Nm
Engine displacement
5,439cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9s
Maximum speed
250km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R171)
Engine
AMG SLK 55 V8 (360 KM) 7G-TRONIC
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
2004
End of production
2007
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
4.9 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
17.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
8.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
288 g/km

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Engine

Engine model / code
M113.989
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5439 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
97 mm
Piston stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Engine oil capacity
8 l
Coolant capacity
11.1 l
Power
360 KM @ 5750 obr./min
Torque
510 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.32
Minimum trunk capacity
208 l
Curb weight
1465 kg
Gross weight
1850 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4087 mm
Width
1794 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1970 mm
Height
1271 mm
Wheelbase
2430 mm
Front track
1524 mm
Rear track
1549 mm
Turning circle
10.51 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
7
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/35 ZR 18 92 Y XL;225/40 ZR 18 92 Y XL
Rim size
8.5 J x 18 H 2;7.5 J x 18 H 2
ABS
yes