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Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5437 ccm (331.77 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving11.7 litres/100 km (20.10 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5437 ccm (331.77 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power354.00 PS (260 kW or 349 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Max torque510.00 Nm (52.0 kgf-m or 376.2 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1919 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5780 litres (1,527 gallons)
Cargo space210 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR64044
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