SLK-Class Roadster: technical data

Engine and performance
Cylinder arrangement/number
R4
R4
Displacement (cc)
1796
1796
Rated output (kW at r/min)
135/5250 (135/5250)
135/5250 (135/5250)
Rated torque (Nm at r/min)
270/1800–4600 (270/1800–4600)
270/1800–4600 (270/1800–4600)
Compression ratio
9.3 : 1
9.3 : 1
Acceleration 0–100 km/h (s)
7.3 (7.0)
7.3 (7.0)
Top speed (km/h)
240 (237)
240 (237)
Power transmission
Drive system
Rear drive
Rear drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
6-speed manual transmission (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
Mechanical transmission ratios
4.99/2.82/1.78/1.25/1.00/0.82/R 4.54
4.99/2.82/1.78/1.25/1.00/0.82/R 4.54
Automatic transmission ratios
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/R1 3.42/R2 2.23
Final drive transmission ratio
2.87 (3.07)
2.87 (3.07)
Fuel and consumption
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)
60/8
60/8
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)
8.9–9.3 (8.3–8.6)
8.9–9.3 (8.3–8.6)
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)
5.0–5.3 (4.9–5.3)
5.0–5.3 (4.9–5.3)
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)
6.4–6.8 (6.1–6.5)
6.4–6.8 (6.1–6.5)
CO2 emissions (g/km) combined
149–158 (142–151)
149–158 (142–151)
Cd value
0.30
0.30
Emission class
Euro 5 (Euro 5)
Euro 5 (Euro 5)
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle
Multi-link
Multi-link
Rear axle
Multi-link rear suspension
Multi-link rear suspension
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
Front tyres/wheels
205/55 R 16
205/55 R 16
Rear tyres/wheels
205/55 R 16
205/55 R 16
Steering
Rack-and-pinion steering system without hydraulic power-steering control
Rack-and-pinion steering system without hydraulic power-steering control
Front brake
Discs, internally ventilated
Discs, internally ventilated
Rear brakes
Discs, solid
Discs, solid
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg)
1435/315 (1470/315)
1435/315 (1470/315)
Perm. GVW (kg)
1750 (1785)
1750 (1785)
Maximum roof load (kg)
N/A
N/A
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)
225–335
225–335
Turning circle (m)
10.52
10.52
Permitted towing capacity unbraked/braked (kg)

All details on this website should be regarded as approximate. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to design, specification, terms and conditions governing new vehicle sales, and prices.

*Please note that the specifications may vary from the South African market. Please refer to a local specifications brochure. Alternatively, visit any Mercedes-Benz dealership.

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