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Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving12.2 litres/100 km (19.36 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5439 ccm (331.89 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power360.00 PS (265 kW or 355 HP) at 5750 Rev. per min.
Max torque510.00 Nm (52.0 kgf-m or 376.2 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke97.0 x 92.0 mm (3.8 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.9 seconds
0-60 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2338 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4110 litres (1,086 gallons)
Cargo space208 litres (55 gallons)
Optional cargo space1930 litres (510 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1540 kg (3,395.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1850 kg (4,078.6 pounds)
Towing weight1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds)
Overall length4090 mm (161.0 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1280 mm (50.4 inches)
Wheelbase2440 mm (96.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR68157
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