SLK-Class Roadster : Technical data
SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Engine and performance [2]
Cylinder arrangement/number R4 V6 V8
Displacement (cc) 1796 3498 5439
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm) 135 [184]/5500 224 [305]/6500 265 [360]/5750
Rated torque (Nm at rpm) 250/2800–5000 360/4900 510/4000
Compression ratio 8.5:1 11.7:1 11.0:1
Power transmission
Drive system Rear drive Rear drive Rear drive
Transmissions 6-speed manual transmiss. (5-speed automatic transmiss.) 6-speed manual transmission (7G-TRONIC) AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC
Fuel and consumption [3]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l) 70/9 70/9 70/9
Cd value 0.32 0.34 n/a
Emission class EU4 EU4 EU4
Chassis (standard) & wheels
Front axle 3-link suspension 3-link suspension 3-link suspension
Rear axle Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp
Suspension, front/rear Coil spring twin-tube gas-filled/coil spring single-tube gas-filled Coil spring twin-tube gas-filled/coil spring single-tube gas-filled Coil spring twin-tube gas-filled/coil spring single-tube gas-filled
Front tyres/wheels 205/55 R 16 V 225/45 R 17 W 225/40 R 18
Rear tyres/wheels 205/55 R 16 V 245/40 R 17 W 245/35 R 18
Steering Rack-and-pinion steering Rack-and-pinion steering Rack & pinion speed-sens steering
Front brakes Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated Disc brakes, internally ventilated
Rear brakes Disc brakes, solid Disc brakes, solid Disc brakes, internally ventilated
Dimensions & weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [4] 1390/315 1485/315 – (1575/275)
Perm. GVW (kg) 1,705 1800 1850
Boot capacity (VDA) (I) 208–300 208–300 208–300
Turning circle (m) 10.51 10.51 10.51

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Figures in brackets for automatic transmission.

[2] Figures for rated output and rated torque according to Directive 80/1269/EEC in the currently applicable version.

[3] The figures shown for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions were obtained in accordance with the prescribed measuring process, Directive 80/1268/EEC in the currently applicable version. The figures are not based on an individual model and do not constitute part of the product offer; they are provided solely for purposes of comparison between different vehicle models.

[4] Figures for kerb weight according to Directive 92/21/EC, version 95/48/EC (kerb weight with fuel tank 90% full, driver, 68 kg, and luggage, 7 kg) for standard-specification vehicles. Optional extras and accessories will generally increase this figure and reduce the payload capacity accordingly.

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