Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) (1996–2000)

The Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) was offered with 5 gasoline engine versions, from 136 to 193 hp, built 1996–2000.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1996–2000
Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length157.3 in (3,995 mm)
Width67.5 in (1,715 mm)
Height50.6 in (1,284 mm)
Cargo volume5.1 cu ft (145 l)
Fuel tank14.0 gal (53 l)

All Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
SLK 200 (136 hp)1996–2000Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)9.3 s129 mph (208 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 200 (136 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline136 hp (100 kW)140 lb-ft (190 Nm)9.7 s126 mph (203 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 200 Kompressor (192 hp)1996–2000Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)7.7 s144 mph (231 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 230 Kompressor (193 hp)1996–2000Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.4 s144 mph (231 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 230 Kompressor (193 hp) Automatic1996–2000Gasoline193 hp (142 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.3 s141 mph (227 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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