Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) (2003–2007)

The Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) was offered with 7 gasoline engine versions, from 163 to 360 hp, built 2003–2007.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2003–2007
Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length161.0 in (4,089 mm) – 160.9 in (4,087 mm)
Width70.0 in (1,777 mm) – 70.4 in (1,788 mm)
Height51.0 in (1,296 mm) – 51.1 in (1,298 mm)
Cargo volume7.3 cu ft (208 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

All Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp)2003–2007Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)7.9 s142 mph (228 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp) Automatic2003–2007Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.3 s140 mph (226 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
AMG SLK 55 V8 (360 hp) 7G-TRONIC2004–2007Gasoline360 hp (265 kW)376 lb-ft (510 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 350 V6 (272 hp)2004–2007Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)5.6 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 350 V6 (272 hp) 7G-TRONIC2004–2007Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)258 lb-ft (350 Nm)5.5 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 280 V6 (231 hp)2005–2007Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)6.3 s155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 280 V6 (231 hp) 7G-TRONIC2005–2007Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)6.2 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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