Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170, facelift 2000) (2000–2004)

The Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170, facelift 2000) was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 163 to 354 hp, built 2000–2004.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2000–2004
Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length157.9 in (4,010 mm)
Width67.5 in (1,715 mm)
Height50.2 in (1,274 mm) – 50.0 in (1,269 mm)
Cargo volume5.1 cu ft (145 l)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

All Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170, facelift 2000) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp)2000–2004Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.2 s139 mph (223 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic2000–2004Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.5 s137 mph (220 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 230 Kompressor (197 hp)2000–2004Gasoline197 hp (145 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.2 s149 mph (240 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 230 Kompressor (197 hp) Automatic2000–2004Gasoline197 hp (145 kW)207 lb-ft (280 Nm)7.2 s147 mph (237 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 320 V6 (218 hp)2000–2004Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)227 lb-ft (308 Nm)6.9 s152 mph (245 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 320 V6 (218 hp) Automatic2000–2004Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)227 lb-ft (308 Nm)6.9 s150 mph (242 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
AMG SLK 32 V6 (354 hp) Automatic2001–2004Gasoline354 hp (260 kW)332 lb-ft (450 Nm)5.2 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)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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