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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170)

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
SLK 200 (136 KM) Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1996–2000
SLK 200 (136 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 136 KM 1996–2000
SLK 200 Kompressor (192 KM) Selected Gasoline 192 KM 1996–2000
SLK 230 Kompressor (193 KM) Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1996–2000
SLK 230 Kompressor (193 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 193 KM 1996–2000

Selected engine version

SLK 200 (136 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–2000

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,998 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.3 s
Maximum speed
208 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R170)
Engine
SLK 200 (136 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
208 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.3 s
Deceleration from 100 km/h to 0
37.5 m
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.1 l/100 km
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
217 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M111.946
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Maximum engine speed
6250 obr./min
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
78.7 mm
Compression ratio
10.4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
136 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 3700-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
145 l
Maximum trunk capacity
348 l
Curb weight
1195 kg
Gross weight
1530 kg
Roof load
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1715 mm
Height
1284 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1488 mm
Rear track
1471 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
273 mm
Rear brakes
Disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
278 mm
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R 15 91 H
Rim size
7 J x 15 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 200 (136 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–2000

Engine power
136 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
1,998 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Maximum speed
203 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R170)
Engine
SLK 200 (136 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
203 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.7 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
220 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M111.946
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
78.7 mm
Compression ratio
10.4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
136 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 3700-4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
145 l
Maximum trunk capacity
348 l
Curb weight
1195 kg
Gross weight
1530 kg
Roof load
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1715 mm
Height
1284 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1488 mm
Rear track
1471 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R 15 91 H
Rim size
7 J x 15 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 200 Kompressor (192 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–2000

Engine power
192 KM
Torque
270 Nm
Engine displacement
1,998 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Maximum speed
231 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R170)
Engine
SLK 200 Kompressor (192 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
231 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.7 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.2 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
M111.943
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
1998 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
89.9 mm
Piston stroke
78.7 mm
Compression ratio
8.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
192 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
270 Nm @ 2500-4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
145 l
Maximum trunk capacity
348 l
Curb weight
1250 kg
Gross weight
1585 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1715 mm
Height
1284 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1488 mm
Rear track
1485 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R 16 91 V;205/55 R 16 91 V
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2;7 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 230 Kompressor (193 KM)

Gasoline · 1996–2000

Engine power
193 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,295 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.4 s
Maximum speed
231 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R170)
Engine
SLK 230 Kompressor (193 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
231 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.4 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
220 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M111.973
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2295 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
193 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2500-4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
145 l
Maximum trunk capacity
348 l
Curb weight
1250 kg
Gross weight
1585 kg
Roof load
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1715 mm
Height
1284 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1488 mm
Rear track
1485 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R 16 91 V;205/55 R 16 91 V
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2;7 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

SLK 230 Kompressor (193 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1996–2000

Engine power
193 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
2,295 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Maximum speed
227 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Version
SLK (R170)
Engine
SLK 230 Kompressor (193 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1996
End of production
2000
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
227 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.5 l/100 km
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
225 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
M111.973
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2295 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Compressor, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
90.9 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
5.5 l
Coolant capacity
8 l
Power
193 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2500-4800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
53 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.33
Minimum trunk capacity
145 l
Maximum trunk capacity
348 l
Curb weight
1250 kg
Gross weight
1585 kg
Roof load
30 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3995 mm
Width
1715 mm
Height
1284 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Front track
1488 mm
Rear track
1485 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Coil spring, Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/50 R 16 91 V;205/55 R 16 91 V
Rim size
8 J x 16 H 2;7 J x 16 H 2
ABS
yes