(2005 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SLK 280 | Issued until | |
| Serie | SLK class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 171 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4082 mm / 160.7 in / 160.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1788 mm / 70.4 in / 70.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1298 mm / 51.1 in / 51.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1440 kg / 3175 lb / 3175 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2430 mm / 95.7 in / 95.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1526 mm / 60.1 in / 60.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.340 | Frontal Area | 1.93 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.66 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in | |
| Cam Design | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 170.0 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 300.0 Nm / 221.3 lbft / 221.3 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 167.7 kW / 228.0 bhp / 228.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 76.1 kW/l / 1.696 bhp/cu in / 1.696 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 100.13 Nm/l / 0.876 lbft/cu in / 0.876 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.84 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.27 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 158.33 kW/ton / 215.27 bhp/ton / 215.27 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.8 l/100km / 20.5 mi/UK gal / 17.0 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mi/UK gal / 32.7 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.7 l/100km / 29.1 mi/UK gal / 24.2 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 231 g/km / 372 g/mi / 372 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 | Tyres rear | 225/50 R 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SLK 280
