Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) (2011–2015)

The Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) was offered with 7 engine versions (5 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 184 to 422 hp, built 2011–2015.

Mercedes-Benz SLK (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2011–2015
Body styleConvertible
Doors2
Length162.8 in (4,134 mm)
Width71.3 in (1,810 mm)
Height51.2 in (1,301 mm)
Cargo volume7.9 cu ft (225 l)
Fuel tank15.9 gal (60 l) – 18.5 gal (70 l)

All Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
SLK 200 (184 hp)2011–2015Gasoline184 hp (135 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)7.3 s149 mph (240 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 200 (184 hp) G-TRONIC2011–2015Gasoline184 hp (135 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)7 s147 mph (237 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 250 (204 hp)2011–2015Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)229 lb-ft (310 Nm)6.5 s152 mph (244 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 350 (306 hp) G-TRONIC2011–2015Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)5.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
AMG SLK 55 (422 hp) G-TRONIC2012–2015Gasoline422 hp (310 kW)398 lb-ft (540 Nm)4.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
SLK 250 CDI (204 hp)2012–2015Diesel204 hp (150 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)6.5 s152 mph (244 km/h)Front-wheel drive
SLK 250 CDI (204 hp) G-TRONIC2012–2015Diesel204 hp (150 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)6.7 s151 mph (243 km/h)Front-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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