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Mercedes-Benz SLK 280

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK 280
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke88.0 x 82.1 mm (3.5 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.3 seconds
0-60 miles6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1604 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space3087 litres (816 gallons)
Cargo space208 litres (55 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 detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1446 kg (3,187.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1758 kg (3,875.7 pounds)
Towing weight1506 kg (3,320.2 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 EUR41264
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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