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Mercedes-Benz SLK 230

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK 230
Year1996
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2295 ccm (140.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
DriveRear wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Displacement2295 ccm (140.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power193.00 PS (142 kW or 190 HP) at 5300 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.8:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1457 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1325 kg (2,921.1 pounds)
Overall length4020 mm (158.3 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1290 mm (50.8 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)
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