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Mercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK 280 Roadster
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55 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
Fuel city driving13.8 litres/100 km (17.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.00 miles per gallon)
Seats2
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power231.7 PS (170 kW or 229 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque299.68 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.0 ft.lbs) at 2700 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1090 mm (42.9 inches)
Passenger space1388 litres (367 gallons)
Cargo space198 litres (52 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Max weight with load1458 kg (3,214.3 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 USD43840
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