Mercedes-Benz SLK   (R171 facelift 2008)
Mercedes-Benz SLK   (R171 facelift 2008) - Photo 2

Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster April, 2008, April, 2009

What is the body type?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.3-9.5 l/100 km
How ECO is the car?220-225 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car?250 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
How much power?231 Hp, 300 Nm
What is the engine size? l
2996 cm3
How many cylinders?6, V-engine
How long is this vehicle?4107 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1788 mm
What is the curb weigh?1380 kg
What is the gross weigh?1770 kg
How many gears?6
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

April, 2008-April, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171 facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) Specs April, 2008, April, 2009

General information
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Model SLK
Generation SLK (R171 facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)
Start of production April, 2008
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.6-13.8 l/100 km 17.3 - 17.04 US mpg
20.77 - 20.47 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.7-6.9 l/100 km 35.11 - 34.09 US mpg
42.16 - 40.94 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.3-9.5 l/100 km 25.29 - 24.76 US mpg
30.37 - 29.73 UK mpg
CO2 emissions 220-225 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.3 sec
Maximum speed250 km/h
Emission standardEuro 4
Weight-to-power ratio6 kg/Hp, 1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 77.1 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2996 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore88 mm
Piston Stroke82.1 mm
Compression ratio11.3
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity8 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1380 kg
Max. weight 1770 kg
Max load 390 kg
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4107 mm
Width 1788 mm
Width including mirrors 2005 mm
Height 1296 mm
Wheelbase 2430 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.51 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Transverse stabilizer, Independent multi-link
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16
Rear wheel tires: 225/50
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 7 J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 16