Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
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The 2008 SLK was the mid-cycle facelift for the 2004 generation, but in terms of refinement it had some important improvements. Mercedes-Benz engineers had redeveloped around 650 components. On the outside, the most striking improvement was on the front bumper. It features a lower splitter inspired by Formula 1 race-cars. The now larger exterior mirrors feature LED indicators with a pronounced arrow shape.
The designers also modified the rear end by introducing a diffuser-style lower section that made the roadster appear more powerful when viewed from behind. The effect was enhanced considerably by the trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes and the AMG-style darkened taillights.
Inside, the 2008 SLK featured the NTG 2.5 audio and telematics generation for the first time. It was easier to operate and offered an even wider range of useful functions. Standard features integrated in every radio included a hands-free system with Bluetooth technology and a new media interface in the glove compartment, allowing the full integration of mobile audio devices such as an iPod. Together with the new telematics generation, Mercedes-Benz offered the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system as an optional extra in the SLK-Class for the first time.
Under the hood, the 3.5-liter V6 engine was upgraded and received 33 hp more, reaching 305 hp now. Also, the 200 Kompressor unit has been boosted by 21 hp, up to 184 hp.
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171) 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
8 gasoline engines
- 200 Kompressor 5AT (184 HP)
- 200 Kompressor 6MT (184 HP)
- 280 6MT (231 HP)
- 280 7AT (231 HP)
- 300 6MT (231 HP)
- 300 7AT (231 HP)
- 350 6MT (305 HP)
- 350 7AT (305 HP)
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MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171) Brochure (US)MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
200 Kompressor 5AT (184 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 Kompressor 5AT (184 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
| Power: | 135 KW @ 5500 RPM 184 HP @ 5500 RPM 181 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2800-5000 RPM 249 Nm @ 2800-5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 144 mph (232 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/55 R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| 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: | 34.5 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| 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 |
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
200 Kompressor 6MT (184 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 200 Kompressor 6MT (184 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1796 cm3 |
| Power: | 135 KW @ 5500 RPM 184 HP @ 5500 RPM 181 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2800-5000 RPM 249 Nm @ 2800-5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Supercharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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: | 34.5 ft (10.5 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
280 6MT (231 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 280 6MT (231 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
| Power: | 170 KW @ 6000 RPM 231 HP @ 6000 RPM 228 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2987 lbs (1355 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3869 lbs (1755 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| 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 |
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
280 7AT (231 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 280 7AT (231 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
| Power: | 170 KW @ 6000 RPM 231 HP @ 6000 RPM 228 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
300 6MT (231 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 300 6MT (231 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
| Power: | 170 KW @ 6000 RPM 231 HP @ 6000 RPM 228 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
300 7AT (231 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 300 7AT (231 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
| Power: | 170 KW @ 6000 RPM 231 HP @ 6000 RPM 228 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-5000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
350 6MT (305 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 350 6MT (305 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
| Power: | 224 KW @ 6500 RPM 305 HP @ 6500 RPM 300 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 265 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 359 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R171)
350 7AT (305 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 350 7AT (305 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
| Power: | 224 KW @ 6500 RPM 305 HP @ 6500 RPM 300 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque: | 265 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM 359 Nm @ 4900 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |