Mercedes Benz SLK Class - Generation 2 (2004-2011)

MERCEDES BENZ SLK CLASS (2004-2011)

Known as the R171 body, the second generation SLK Class got new engines, a new interior, and a chiseled body. The AMG version got a V8 engine as opposed to the last one's V6.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	SLK55 AMG	SLK350	SLK280	SLK200 Kompressor
Years Available	September 2004-May 2007	September 2004-2011	May 2007-2011	September 2004-2011
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M113 5.4 SOHC 24V V8	M272 3.5 DOHC 24V V6	M272 3.0 DOHC 24V V6	M271 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower	355hp @ 6,000rpm	268hp @ 6,000rpm	228hp @ 6,000rpm	163hp @ 5,300rpm
Torque	510Nm @ 4,000rpm	350Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm	300Nm @ 2,400-5,000rpm	240Nm @ 3,000-4,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,082mm	4,082mm	4,082mm	4,082mm
Width	1,777mm	1,777mm	1,777mm	1,777mm
Height	1,280mm	1,280mm	1,280mm	1,280mm
Wheelbase	2,430mm	2,430mm	2,430mm	2,430mm
Curb Weight		1,390kg	1,440kg	1,390kg
Body Style	2 Door Convertible/Coupe	2 Door Convertible/Coupe	2 Door Convertible/Coupe	2 Door Convertible/Coupe
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2	2	2	2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	225/40 R18 (Front), 245/35 R18 (Rear)	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Tire Pressure Monitors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Body Kit	Adds: None	Adds: None	Automatic HID Headlamps, Headlamp Washer, Rain Sensing Wipers, Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Metal Power Folding Top
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power	Power	Power	Power
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Airscarf Seat Ventilation System	Adds: None	Aluminum Accents. Assyst System
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic, Dual	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD with COMAND System	AM/FM/6 CD with COMAND System	AM/FM/CD or AM/FM/6 CD with COMAND System
Speakers	6	6 or 8	8	6 or 8
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES		COMAND function added in May 2007.		6 disc and COMAND function added in May 2007.
RIVALS	BMW Z4, Porsche Boxster