

(2000 model)
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SLK 230 Kompressor Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | SLK class | Number made | |
| Model family | R 170 | Body construction | |
| Model code | R 170 E 23 ML EVO | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4010 mm / 157.9 in / 157.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1712 mm / 67.4 in / 67.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.67 |
| Height | 1274 mm / 50.2 in / 50.2 in | Total (curb) weight | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1471 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.340 | Frontal Area | 1.86 m2 / 20.0 sq ft / 20.0 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.63 |
| Engine Code | M 111 E 23 ML EVO / 111.983 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 90.9 mm / 3.58 in / 3.58 in | |
| Fuel | Stroke | 88.4 mm / 3.48 in / 3.48 in | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 2295 cm3 / 140.0 cu in / 140.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 573.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.012 cu in/cylinder / 35.012 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | supercharged | Max. output power | 144.7 kW / 196.7 hp / 196.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 280.0 Nm / 206.5 lbft / 206.5 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 142.7 kW / 194.0 bhp / 194.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 84.5 kW/l / 1.883 bhp/cu in / 1.883 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 122.00 Nm/l / 1.067 lbft/cu in / 1.067 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.27 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 237 km/h / 147 mph / 147 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.5 l/100km / 20.9 mi/UK gal / 17.4 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.0 l/100km / 40.4 mi/UK gal / 33.6 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.4 l/100km / 30.1 mi/UK gal / 25.0 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 225 g/km / 362 g/mi / 362 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.60 m / 34.78 ft / 34.78 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.ULW.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.MultiLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7J x 15 ET 37 | Wheels rear | 7J x 15 ET 37 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 91V | Tyres rear | 225/50 R 16 92V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 288 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor Automatic