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Specs of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS /2012, 2013, 2014, 2015/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS /Roadster 2012 - 2015/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)?
Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
195 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is 2012 SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2012 AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
421 Hp, 540 Nm
398 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2012 AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) Roadster 2012 AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?
4134 mm
162.76 in.
What is the width of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?
1810 mm
71.26 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
1535 kg
3384 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
1910 kg
4211 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?
225 - 335 l
7.9 - 11.8 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Generation
SLK (R172)
Modification (Engine)
AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS
Start of production
2012
End of production
2015
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Roadster
Seats
2
Doors
2
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.5 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.2 l/100 km 37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
CO2 emissions
195 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
4.4 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 mph
Emission standard
Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio
3.6 kg/Hp, 274.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
2.8 kg/Nm, 351.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
421 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power per litre
77.1 Hp/l
Torque
540 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 398 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 152.980
Engine displacement
5461 cm3 333.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
98 mm 3.86 in.
Piston Stroke
90.5 mm 3.56 in.
Compression ratio
12.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Engine systems
Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1535 kg 3384 lbs.
Max. weight
1910 kg 4211 lbs.
Max load
375 kg 827 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
225 l 7.9 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
335 l 11.8 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length
4134 mm 162.76 in.
Width
1810 mm 71.26 in.
Width including mirrors
2006 mm 78.98 in.
Height
1301 mm 51.22 in.
Wheelbase
2430 mm 95.67 in.
Front track
1559 mm 61.38 in.
Rear (Back) track
1565 mm 61.61 in.
Front overhang
870 mm 34.25 in.
Rear overhang
834 mm 32.83 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
10.53 m 34.55 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
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 360x36 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 330x22 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 235/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 255/35 R18
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18