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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK

GermanyGasolineRWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK-Class
Variant
SLK
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
R171 Facelift
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 5
  • 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
SLK 200 Kompressor
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
184 hp
Power (kW)
135 kW
Torque
250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed
230 km/h (143 mph)
0–60 mph
7.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.6 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
4,103 mm (161.5 in)
Width
1,777 mm (70.0 in)
Height
1,296 mm (51.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,430 mm (95.7 in)
Curb weight
1,290 kg (2,844 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,800 - 5,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
1,796 cc
Bore
82 mm (3.2 in)
Stroke
85 mm (3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Supercharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Service Intervals
Air Filter
100,000 km / 4 years
Fuel Filter
250,000 km / 15 years
Spark Plug
80,000 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, 5
  • 6-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11 – 11.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.7 – 5.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.7 – 8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,530 mm (60.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,541 mm (60.7 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm (4.7 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Coupé-Cabriolet

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes

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

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

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

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
CO₂, Combined
182 – 190 g/km
Head Room, Front
980 mm (38.6 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1,705 kg (3,759 lb)
Cargo Capacity
390 – 415 kg (860 – 915 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Yes

Lights

Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Main Beam Assist
  • Headlight Range Adjustment
Fog Lights
Front
Yes

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
  • M12x1.5
  • M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
  • CD
  • MP3
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Format
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format › Memory Card Reader
SD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Armrest Hatch
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Analogue
12V Outlet
Front

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
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
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
Passenger-
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
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
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
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
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 Generations4 of 5
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
184 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission