SLK-Class Roadster: technical data

Engine and performance
Cylinder arrangement/number
R4
V8
Displacement (cc)
1796
5439
Rated output (kW at r/min)
135/5250 (135/5250)
265 [360]/5750
Rated torque (Nm at r/min
270/1800–4600 (270/1800–4600)
510/4000
Compression ratio
9.3 : 1
11.0:1
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)
7.3 (7.0)
– (4.9)
Top speed (km/h)
240 (237)
– (250, electr. limited)
Power transmission
Drive system
Rear drive
Rear drive
Transmissions
6-speed manual transmission (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC
Mechanical transmission ratios
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/ R 3.42
Final drive transmission ratio
2.87 (3.07)
3.06
Fuel and consumption
Tank capacity/with reserve (l)
60/8
70/9
Fuel consumption, urban (l/100km)
8.9–9.3 (8.3–8.6)
17.7
Fuel consumption, extra-urban (l/100km)
5.0–5.3 (4.9–5.3)
8.8
Fuel consumption combined (l/100km)
6.4–6.8 (6.1–6.5)
12.0
CO2 emissions combined (g/km)
149–158 (142–151)
288
Cd value
0.30
0.33
Emission class
Euro 5 (Euro 5)
EU4
Chassis (standard) and wheels
Front axle
Multi-link
3-link suspension
Rear axle
Multi-link rear suspension
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
Front tyres/wheels
205/55 R 16
225/40 R 18
Rear tyres/wheels
205/55 R 16
245/35 R 18
Steering
Rack-and-pinion steering system without hydraulic power-steering control
Rack-and-pinion speed-sens steering
Front brakes
Discs, internally ventilated
Composite disc brakes, perforated and internally ventilated
Rear brakes
Discs, solid
Composite disc brakes, perforated and internally ventilated
Dimensions and weights
Kerb weight/payload capacity (kg)
1435/315 (1470/315)
1540/310
Perm. GVW (kg)
1750 (1785)
1850
Maximum roof load (kg)
N/A
50
Boot capacity (VDA) (I)
225–335
208–300
Turning circle (m)
10.52
10.51
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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