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Mercedes SLK 1996 on

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Mercedes SLK 200K Kompressor (2000-2004)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 140
0-60 mph 7.9
BHP 163 @5300rpm
Torque lbft 170 @2500-4800rpm
BHP per ton 119
MPG UK/US 28/23
Engine capacity CC/CU 1998/122
Engine type Straight 4 MPFI
Aspiration Supercharged
Compression Ratio 9.50:1
Valve Type/No DOHC 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 157.9
Width (in) 67.5
Height (in) 50.5
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3003
Additional Info: Built by Mercedes to go against the Porsche Boxster and BMW Z3. Has a folding hardtop.


SLK 230k SLK 230k SLK 230

Mercedes SLK 230K Kompressor (2000-2004)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 146
0-60 mph 7.3
BHP 197 @5500rpm
Torque lbft 207 @2500-5000rpm
BHP per ton 140
MPG UK/US 28/23
Engine capacity CC/CU 2295/140
Engine type Straight 4 MPFI
Aspiration Supercharged
Compression Ratio 9.00:1
Valve Type/No DOHC 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 157.9
Width (in) 67.5
Height (in) 50.5
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3091
Additional Info: Facelift from 2000. Other engines available are a 163bhp SLK 200 with 0-60 in around 8 secs and an SLK 320 (see below). AMG also released the SLK 32 AMG (see entry below)


SLK 320 SLK 320 Engine SLK 320

Mercedes SLK 320 (2000-2004)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 152
0-60 mph 6.9
BHP 218 @5700rpm
Torque lbft 229 @3000-4800rpm
BHP per ton 155
MPG UK/US 24/20
Engine capacity CC/CU 3199/195
Engine type V6 MPFI
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Valve Type/No SOHC 18
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 157.9
Width (in) 67.5
Height (in) 50.5
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3091


SLK 32 AMG

Mercedes SLK 32 AMG (2001-2003)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 155
0-60 mph 5
0-100 mph 11.2
1/4 mile 13.8
0-1 km 24.9
BHP 354 @6100rpm
Torque lbft 332 @4400rpm
BHP per ton 237
MPG UK/US 25/21
Engine capacity CC/CU 3199/195
Engine type V6 MPFI
Aspiration Superchargers X 2
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Valve Type/No SOHC 18
Transmission (manual/auto) Auto
No of speeds 5
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 157.9
Width (in) 67.5
Height (in) 50
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3289
Additional Info: In 2001 AMG created the SLK 32 AMG, which had faster automatic gear shifts, a twin screw supercharger and uprated brakes amongst other upgrades.



FACELIFT 2004-2011

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SLK 2004 on Mercedes SLK Show Car SLK Show Car SLK Interior SLK Racing Car SLK 200K SLK 2004 on SLK 200K Kompressor SLK 200

Mercedes SLK 200K Kompressor (2004 on)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 143
0-60 mph 7.7
BHP 161 @5500rpm
Torque lbft 177 @3000-4000rpm
BHP per ton 116
MPG UK/US 32/26.6
Engine capacity CC/CU 1796/110
Engine type Straight 4 MPFI
Aspiration Supercharged
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Valve Type/No DOHC 16
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 160.7
Width (in) 70
Height (in) 51
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3058
Additional Info: Another facelift in 2004 took place with the second generation SLK. Other engines include a 228bhp SLK 280 (2005-2007 - see below) and 228bhp SLK 300 (2009 on) both with 0-60 in around 6.2 secs and a 268bhp SLK 350 (2004-2007 - see below). Yet another facelift in 2008. In 2008 the SLK 200K now has 181bhp and gets to 60 in 7.4 and the SLK 350 now has 300bhp with 0-60 in 5.2.


SLK 280 SLK 280 SLK 280

Mercedes SLK 280 (2005 on)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 155
0-60 mph 6.2
BHP 227 @6000rpm
Torque lbft 221 @3500rpm
BHP per ton 158
MPG UK/US 29/24
Engine capacity CC/CU 2996/183
Engine type V6 MPFI
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 11.3:1
Valve Type/No DOHC 24
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 160.7
Width (in) 70
Height (in) 51
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3168


SLK 350 SLK 350 SLK 350

Mercedes SLK 350 (2004 on)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 155
0-60 mph 5.3
BHP 268 @6000rpm
Torque lbft 258 @2500-5000rpm
BHP per ton 183
MPG UK/US 26/21.6
Engine capacity CC/CU 3498/213
Engine type V6 MPFI
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 10.7:1
Valve Type/No DOHC 24
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 160.7
Width (in) 77.5
Height (in) 51
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3223


SLK 55 AMG Mercedes SLK55
SLK55 AMG Engine SLK55 AMG Safety Car SLK55 AMG

Mercedes SLK 55 AMG (2004 on)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 155
0-60 mph 4.8
BHP 355 @5750rpm
Torque lbft 376 @4000rpm
BHP per ton 232
Engine capacity CC/CU 5439/332
Engine type V8 MPFI
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Valve Type/No SOHC 32
Transmission (manual/auto) Manual
No of speeds 6
Wheels driven Rear
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 160.7
Width (in) 77.5
Height (in) 51
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3370




2011 on Roadster

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Mercedes Benz SLK Roadster Mercedes Benz SLK350 Roadster
Mercedes Benz SLK Roadster Mercedes Benz SLK Roadster

Mercedes SLK Roadster 350 AMG (2011 on)

Country Germany
Top Speed (mph) 155
0-60 mph 5.4
BHP 301 @6500rpm
Torque lbft 273 @3500rpm
BHP per ton 195
MPG UK/US 39/32
Engine capacity CC/CU 3498/213
Engine type V6 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Normal
Compression Ratio 12.0:1
Valve Type/No DOHC 24
Transmission (manual/auto) Automatic
No of speeds 7
Wheels driven RWD
Brakes F/R Disc/Disc
No. of Seats 2
Length (in) 162.8
Width (in) 71.5
Height (in) 51.2
Kerb Weight (lbs) 3392
Additional Info: Also available is a 181bhp 1.8 turbo SLK 200 (0-60 in around 7 secs) and a 201bhp 1.8 turbo SLK 250 (0-60 in 6.4 secs). The 2011 SLK 55 AMG has a 5.5 litre V8 with 422bhp and gets to 60 in 4.5 secs and still returns 33.6 mpg.


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