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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) /2005, 2006, 2007/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) /Roadster 2005 - 2007/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
9.7-9.9 l/100 km
24.2 - 23.8 US mpg
29.1 - 28.5 UK mpg
10.3 - 10.1 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
231-236 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2005 SLK (R171) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2005 SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2005 SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) Roadster 2005 SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?
4089 mm
160.98 in.
What is the width of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?
1788 mm
70.39 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
1365 kg
3009 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
1755 kg
3869 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?
208 l
7.3 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp)
Start of production
April, 2005
End of production
December, 2007
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
13.8-14.0 l/100 km 17 - 16.8 US mpg
20.5 - 20.2 UK mpg
7.2 - 7.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7.2-7.4 l/100 km 32.7 - 31.8 US mpg
39.2 - 38.2 UK mpg
13.9 - 13.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
9.7-9.9 l/100 km 24.2 - 23.8 US mpg
29.1 - 28.5 UK mpg
10.3 - 10.1 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
231-236 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
5.9 kg/Hp, 169.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.6 kg/Nm, 219.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
77.1 Hp/l
Torque
300 Nm @ 2400-5000 rpm. 221 lb.-ft. @ 2400-5000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 272.942
Engine displacement
2996 cm3 182.83 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
88 mm 3.46 in.
Piston Stroke
82.1 mm 3.23 in.
Compression ratio
11.1:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
7.1 l 7.5 US qt | 6.25 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1365 kg 3009 lbs.
Max. weight
1755 kg 3869 lbs.
Max load
390 kg 860 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
208 l 7.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
50 kg 110 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4089 mm 160.98 in.
Width
1788 mm 70.39 in.
Width including mirrors
1970 mm 77.56 in.
Height
1298 mm 51.1 in.
Wheelbase
2430 mm 95.67 in.
Front track
1526 mm 60.08 in.
Rear (Back) track
1549 mm 60.98 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.51 m 34.48 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16 91 W
Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R 16 92 W
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 7 J x 16 H 2
Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 16 H 2