Mercedes-Benz SLK II (R171) photos

2004 — 2011 · convertible

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Mercedes-Benz SLK II (R171), roadster, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 50488

2008 55 AMG A silver open-top two-seater roadster with a driver inside cruising along a narrow paved road surrounded by rocky scenery.

Mercedes-Benz SLK II (R171), roadster, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 50487

2008 55 AMG A silver two-seater convertible roadster parked in front of a modern glass building.

Mercedes-Benz SLK II (R171), roadster, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 50486

2008 55 AMG A silver two-seater roadster with the top down is driving dynamically along a winding paved mountain road with its headlights on.

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About this generation

The second-generation SLK R171 roadster, featuring Formula 1-inspired nose styling, was manufactured from 2004 to 2011.

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2004. Its exterior styling drew heavy inspiration from Formula 1 racing cars and the SLR McLaren hypercar with a prominent front arrow nose. The chassis offered 46% higher torsional stiffness, while the updated Vario-Roof folded faster and occupied less boot space. The R171 introduced the Airscarf neck-level heating system integrated into the headrests.

Powertrains spanned from the 1.8-liter supercharged four-cylinder (SLK 200 Kompressor) to 3.0-liter and 3.5-liter V6 engines (SLK 280, SLK 350 producing up to 305 hp). Mercedes-AMG created the SLK 55 AMG, installing a naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 engine developing 360 hp mated to a 7G-Tronic transmission. A rare track-focused SLK 55 AMG Black Series with a fixed carbon-fiber roof made 400 hp. A 2008 refresh modified front bumper aerodynamics and introduced direct-steer variable steering.

Specifications

4082 mm160.7 in

Length

1777 mm70.0 in

Width

1297 mm51.1 in

Height

2430 mm95.7 in

Wheelbase

208 l7.3 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

200 Kompressor

161hp(120 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.9 s

2004–2008

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 230 km/h (143 mph)
Displacement: 1796 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M271.944
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1390 kg (3064 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 209 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

200 Kompressor

161hp(120 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s

2004–2008

Torque: 240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed: 226 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement: 1796 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M271.944
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1415 kg (3120 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 211 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

200 Kompressor

181hp(135 kW)

1.8 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 7.6 s

2008–2011

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 236 km/h (147 mph)
Displacement: 1796 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M271.954
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1390 kg (3064 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 182 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

200 Kompressor

181hp(135 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.9 s

2008–2011

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 232 km/h (144 mph)
Displacement: 1796 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: M271.954
Aspiration: supercharged
Curb weight: 1415 kg (3120 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 190 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

280

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.3 s

2005–2009

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1440 kg (3175 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 231 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

280

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.2 s

2005–2009

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1460 kg (3219 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 222 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

300

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.3 s

2009–2011

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1440 kg (3175 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 220 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

300

228hp(170 kW)

3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.2 s

2009–2011

Torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 2996 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.942
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1460 kg (3219 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 216 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

350

268hp(200 kW)

3.5 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.6 s

2004–2008

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.963
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1465 kg (3230 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.6 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 255 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

350

268hp(200 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.5 s

2004–2008

Torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.963
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1485 kg (3274 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 242 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

350

300hp(224 kW)

3.5 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 5.4 s

2008–2011

Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.969
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1485 kg (3274 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.5 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 227 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

350

300hp(224 kW)

3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.4 s

2008–2011

Torque: 360 Nm (266 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 3498 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M272.969
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1505 kg (3318 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 219 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

55 AMG

355hp(265 kW)

5.4 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.9 s

2004–2010

Torque: 510 Nm (376 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement: 5439 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.989
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1540 kg (3395 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.0 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 288 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

55 AMG Black Series

394hp(294 kW)

5.4 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.5 s

2006–2008

Torque: 520 Nm (384 lb-ft)
Top speed: 280 km/h (174 mph)
Displacement: 5439 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: M113.989
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1495 kg (3296 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 12.2 l/100 km (19 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 289 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

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