Mercedes-Benz SLK – Key Characteristics
The Mercedes-Benz SLK is a compact luxury roadster known for its elegant design, sporty performance, and retractable hardtop.
- Body type: 2-door convertible roadster
- Seating capacity: 2 passengers
- Engine options: 4-cylinder, V6 and V8 petrol engines, depending on generation and model
- Power output: Approximately 136–421 hp, depending on version
- Transmission: 6-speed manual or automatic transmission, depending on model
- Drive: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- Acceleration: Approximately 4.6–7.9 seconds from 0–100 km/h, depending on engine
- Top speed: Approximately 210–280 km/h, depending on version
- Roof: Retractable hardtop, known as the Vario Roof
- Interior: Luxury materials, leather options, modern infotainment and premium comfort features
- Suspension: Sport-oriented suspension designed for responsive handling
- Safety: ABS, ESP, airbags, traction control and other driver-assistance systems depending on model year
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Main strengths: Stylish design, sporty driving, comfortable interior and an innovative folding hardtop
Generations:
- R170: 1996–2004
- R171: 2004–2011
- R172: 2011–2020
The SLK was renamed Mercedes-Benz SLC in 2016, with the R172 continuing under the new name.
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