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Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
Year2000
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2295 ccm (140.04 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.1 litres/100 km (16.68 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2295 ccm (140.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power196.70 PS (145 kW or 194 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke90.9 x 88.4 mm (3.6 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0960 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space210 litres (55 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (417.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Overall length4020 mm (158.3 inches)
Overall width1720 mm (67.7 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheelbase2430 mm (95.7 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions236.9 g/km
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