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Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating54 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque299.68 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1363 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space1388 litres (367 gallons)
Cargo space278 litres (73 gallons)
Optional cargo space300 litres (79 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1698 kg (3,743.4 pounds)
Towing weight1902 kg (4,193.2 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase2440 mm (96.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD42940
Aprox price as new EUR39412
CO2 emissions317.0 g/km
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