Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp)

Gasoline engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm), built 2003–2007, roadster body, rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) has 5 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power163 hp (120 kW)
Torque177 lb-ft (240 Nm)
0–62 mph7.9 s
Top speed142 mph (228 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine versionSLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp)
Engine codeM 271.944
Displacement1.8 L (1,796 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-5
Bore82 mm
Stroke85 mm
Engine oil capacity5.8 qt (5.5 l)

Performance

Power163 hp (120 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Torque177 lb-ft (240 Nm) @ 3000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)7.9 s
Top speed142 mph (228 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City19 mpg (12.6-13 l/100 km)
Highway27 mpg (8.7-9.1 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions336 g/mi (209-218 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 4
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleRoadster
Doors2
Length161.0 in (4,089 mm)
Width70.0 in (1,777 mm)
Height51.0 in (1,296 mm)
Curb weight2,899 lb (1,315 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,759 lb (1,705 kg)
Cargo volume7.3 cu ft (208 l)
Drag coefficient0.32

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionStabilizer bar, independent multi-link
Tires205/55 R 16 91 V
Wheels7 J x 16 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 (R171) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
SLK 200 Kompressor (163 hp) AutomaticGasoline163 hp (120 kW)
AMG SLK 55 V8 (360 hp) 7G-TRONICGasoline360 hp (265 kW)
SLK 350 V6 (272 hp)Gasoline272 hp (200 kW)
SLK 350 V6 (272 hp) 7G-TRONICGasoline272 hp (200 kW)
SLK 280 V6 (231 hp)Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)
SLK 280 V6 (231 hp) 7G-TRONICGasoline231 hp (170 kW)

← All Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) engines

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