SLK-Class Roadster: technical data

Engine and performance [2]
Cylinder arrangement/number R4 V6 V8
Displacement (cc) 1796 3498 5439
Rated output (kW [hp] at rpm) 135 [184]/5500 224 [305]/6500 265 [360]/5750
Rated torque (Nm at rpm) 250/2800–5000 360/4900 510/4000
Compression ratio 8.5:1 11.7:1 11.0:1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) 7.6 (7.9) 5.4 (5.4) – (4.9)
Top speed (km/h) 236 (232) 250, electr. limited – (250, electr. limited)
Power transmission
Drive system Rear drive Rear drive Rear drive
Transmissions 6-speed manual transmiss. (5-speed automatic transmiss.) 6-speed manual transmission (7G-TRONIC) AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC
Mechanical transmission ratios 4.46/ 2.61/ 1.72/ 1.25/ 1.00/ 0.84/ R 4.06 4.46/ 2.61/ 1.72/ 1.25/ 1.00/ 0.84/ R 4.06 –
Automatic transmission ratios 3.95/ 2.42/ 1.49/ 1.00/ 0.83/ R 3.15 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R1 3.42/R2 2.23 4.38/ 2.86/ 1.92/ 1.37/ 1.00/ 0.82/ 0.73/ R 3.42
Final drive transmission ratio 3.27 3.27 3.06
Fuel and consumption [3]
Tank capacity/with reserve (l) 70/9 70/9 70/10
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km) 11.0 (11.5)–11.2 (11.8) 14.2 (13.1) – (17.7)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km) 5.7 (5.9)–6.0 (6.2) 6.9 (7.0) – (8.8)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km) 7.7 (8.0)–7.9 (8.2) 9.5 (9.2) – (12.0)
CO2 emissions combined (g/km) 182 (190)–188 (196) 227 (219) – (288)
Cd value 0.32 0.34 n/a
Emission class EU4 EU4 EU4
Chassis (standard) & wheels
Front axle 3-link suspension 3-link suspension 3-link suspension
Rear axle Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp Multilink ind susp
Suspension, front/rear Coil spring twin-tube gas-filled/coil spring single-tube gas-filled Coil spring twin-tube gas-filled/coil spring single-tube gas-filled Coil spring twin-tube gas-filled/coil spring single-tube gas-filled
Front tyres/wheels 205/55 R 16 V 225/45 R 17 W 225/40 R 18
Rear tyres/wheels 205/55 R 16 V 245/40 R 17 W 245/35 R 18
Steering Rack-and-pinion steering Rack-and-pinion steering Speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering (direct steering)
Front brakes Discs, internally ventilated Discs, internally ventilated Discs, internally ventilated and perforated
Rear brakes Discs, solid Discs, solid Discs, internally ventilated
Dimensions & weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg) [4] 1390/315 1485/315 – (1575/275)
Perm. GVW (kg) 1,705 1800 1850
Maximum roof load (kg) 50 50 50
Boot capacity (VDA) (I) 208–300 208–300 208–300
Turning circle (m) 10.51 10.51 10.51
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg) – – –

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          Further information on the official fuel consumption and the official, specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the publication "Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch und die CO2-Emissionen neuer Personenkraftwagen" [fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in new passenger cars], which is available free of charge from all showrooms and from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH.

            Figures in brackets for automatic transmission.

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