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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2008, 2009

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?9.1-9.3 l/100 km
25.85 - 25.29 US mpg
31.04 - 30.37 UK mpg
10.99 - 10.75 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?216-221 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car, 2008 SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.2 sec
0-60 mph: 5.9 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2008 SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?231 Hp, 300 Nm
221.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2008 SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?3.0 l
2996 cm3
182.83 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?6, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) Roadster 2008 SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?4107 mm
161.69 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?1788 mm
70.39 in.
What is the curb weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?1400 kg
3086.47 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?1770 kg
3902.18 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?208 l
7.35 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC?7, automatic transmission

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171, facelift 2008) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SLK
Generation SLK (R171, facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) SLK 280 V6 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
Start of production April, 2008 year
End of production April, 2009 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 13-13.2 l/100 km 18.09 - 17.82 US mpg
21.73 - 21.4 UK mpg
7.69 - 7.58 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 6.8-7 l/100 km 34.59 - 33.6 US mpg
41.54 - 40.35 UK mpg
14.71 - 14.29 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 9.1-9.3 l/100 km 25.85 - 25.29 US mpg
31.04 - 30.37 UK mpg
10.99 - 10.75 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)216-221 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.9 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 6.1 kg/Hp, 165 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.7 kg/Nm, 214.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 77.1 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. 221.27 lb.-ft. @ 2500-5000 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 11.3
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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 7.1 l 7.5 US qt | 6.25 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max. weight 1770 kg 3902.18 lbs.
Max load 370 kg 815.71 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 208 l 7.35 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 50 kg 110.23 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4107 mm 161.69 in.
Width 1788 mm 70.39 in.
Width including mirrors 2005 mm 78.94 in.
Height 1296 mm 51.02 in.
Wheelbase 2430 mm 95.67 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 7 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16
Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R 16
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7 J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 8 J x 16