Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170, facelift 2000) SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and 170 lb-ft (230 Nm), built 2000–2004, roadster body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170, facelift 2000) has 5 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power163 hp (120 kW)
Torque170 lb-ft (230 Nm)
0–62 mph8.5 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionSLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic
Engine codeM 111.958
Displacement2.0 L (1,998 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-5
Bore89.9 mm
Stroke78.7 mm
Engine oil capacity5.8 qt (5.5 l)

Performance

Power163 hp (120 kW) @ 5300 rpm
Torque170 lb-ft (230 Nm) @ 2500-4800 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)8.5 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City18 mpg (13.3 l/100 km)
Highway26 mpg (9.2 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions356 g/mi (221 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length157.9 in (4,010 mm)
Width67.5 in (1,715 mm)
Height50.2 in (1,274 mm)
Curb weight2,844 lb (1,290 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,583 lb (1,625 kg)
Cargo volume5.1 cu ft (145 l)
Drag coefficient0.33

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionCoil spring, double wishbone, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionCoil spring, stabilizer bar, independent multi-link
Tires205/60 R 15 91 V
Wheels7 J x 15 H 2
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Mercedes-Benz SLK with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

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

EngineFuelPowerCombined
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp)Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)
SLK 230 Kompressor (197 hp)Gasoline197 hp (145 kW)
SLK 230 Kompressor (197 hp) AutomaticGasoline197 hp (145 kW)
SLK 320 V6 (218 hp)Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)
SLK 320 V6 (218 hp) AutomaticGasoline218 hp (160 kW)
AMG SLK 32 V6 (354 hp) AutomaticGasoline354 hp (260 kW)

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

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