Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) (2008–2011)
The Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) was offered with 9 gasoline engine versions, from 184 to 360 hp, built 2008–2011.
EnlargeProduction years2008–2011
Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length161.5 in (4,103 mm) – 161.7 in (4,107 mm)
Width70.4 in (1,788 mm) – 70.0 in (1,777 mm)
Height50.0 in (1,271 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, facelift 2008) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG SLK 55 V8 (360 hp) 7G-TRONIC | 2008–2011 | Gasoline | 360 hp (265 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 200 Kompressor (184 hp) | 2008–2011 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 7.6 s | 147 mph (236 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 200 Kompressor (184 hp) Automatic | 2008–2011 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 7.9 s | 144 mph (232 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 280 V6 (231 hp) | 2008–2009 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 280 V6 (231 hp) 7G-TRONIC | 2008–2009 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 350 V6 (305 hp) | 2008–2011 | Gasoline | 305 hp (224 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 5.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 350 V6 (305 hp) 7G-TRONIC | 2008–2011 | Gasoline | 305 hp (224 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 5.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 300 V6 (231 hp) | 2009–2011 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h, Electronically limited) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| SLK 300 V6 (231 hp) 7G-TRONIC | 2009–2011 | Gasoline | 231 hp (170 kW) | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | 6.2 s | 155 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.