Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » Mercedes-Benz » Mercedes-Benz S

Mercedes-Benz SLK

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK
Year1997
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1998 ccm (121.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power136.00 PS (100 kW or 134 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque190.00 Nm (19.4 kgf-m or 140.1 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.4:1
Bore x stroke89.9 x 78.7 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1071 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space4110 litres (1,086 gallons)
Cargo space210 litres (55 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (425.2 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1270 kg (2,799.9 pounds)
Overall length4000 mm (157.5 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Light a Candle