Mercedes2005 SLK 280 Specs

2005 (R171) Mercedes SLK 280 Specifications & Performance

2005 - 2008 (R171)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L V6

155 mph

6.3 seconds

228 BHP

29.4 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

300 L
kg
1,440 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
155 mph
0-62 mph
6.3 seconds
0-60 mph
6.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
158 BHP/Tonne
Power
228 BHP
Torque
221 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
29.4 mpg
Total Range
452 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
2,996 cc
Configuration
V6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
228 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
231 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
221 lb·ft @ 3,500 RPM
300 N·m @ 3,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M272 E30
Compression Ratio
11.1:1
Bore x Stroke
88 x 82.1 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.07:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
76 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
38 BHP
Unitary Capacity
499 cc
BMEP
12.6 Bar
182.5 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
7 Gears
Front Tyre Size
205/55R16 W
Rear Tyre Size
225/50R16 W
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Roadster
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
300 L
Kerb Weight
1,440 kg
Gross Weight
1,755 kg
Maximum Payload
315 kg
Length
4,082 mm
Width
1,788 mm
Height
1,296 mm
Wheelbase
2,430 mm
Front Track
1,530 mm
Rear Track
1,549 mm
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3.3

Performance Rating3
Environment Rating1.4
Practicality Rating2.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
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