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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK

GermanyGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2005
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK-Class
Variant
SLK
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R171
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
SLK 350
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
272 hp
Power (kW)
200 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.5 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,150 mm (163.4 in)
Width
1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height
1,300 mm (51.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,430 mm (95.7 in)
Curb weight
1,365 kg (3,009 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 - 5,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
3,498 cc
Bore
92.9 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.7 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
250,000 km / 15 years
Spark Plug
100,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
250,000 km / 15 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 6-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
14 – 15.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.6 – 8 litres / 100 km
Combined
10.1 – 10.6 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
238 – 255 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm (4.7 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver

Other

Identification

VIN Location
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right

Car Classification

American Classification
Roadster
British Classification
Roadster
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
Mercedes-Benz emblem
Head Room, Front
980 mm (38.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,780 kg (3,924 lb)
Cargo Capacity
395 – 415 kg (871 – 915 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Yes

Lights

Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
Optional
MP3
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Other Equipment
Clock
Analogue
12V Outlet
Front

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
300 litres
Volume (Roof Folded)
208 litres

Seats

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
  • D2S (xenon)
  • H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Front
HB4
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
SLK-Class
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Turn Indicators, Rear
BAU15s (PY21W)
Glove Compartment
SV8.5 (C5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Entry Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Convertible
Variant
SLK-Class SLK1996–2016
SLK-Class SLK Convertible Generations3 of 5
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
272 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission