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(1995 model)
2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2295 cm3 / 140.0 cu in / 140.0 cu in, 141.7 kW / 190.0 hp / 190.0 hp @ 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm, 280.0 N·m / 206.5 lb·ft / 206.5 lb·ft @ 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph top speed, consumption 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4540 l / 160.33 cu ft / 160.33 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3995 mm / 157.3 in / 157.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 2052 kg / 4524 lb / 4524 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1715 mm / 67.5 in / 67.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1284 mm / 50.6 in / 50.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1485 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 53 l / 11.7 UK gal / 14.0 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.35 | Frontal area (A) | 1.87 m2 / 20.1 sq ft / 20.1 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.66 m2 / 7.1 sq ft / 7.1 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.3 kW / 21.8 hp / 21.8 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | M 111 E 23 ML / 111.973 | Total number of cylinders | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo HFM fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2295 cm3 / 140.0 cu in / 140.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Unitary capacity | 573.75 cm3/cylinder / 35.012 cu in/cylinder / 35.012 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 141.7 kW / 190.0 hp / 190.0 hp at 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm / 5300 rpm |
| Aspiration | supercharged | Max. torque | 280.0 N·m / 206.5 lb·ft / 206.5 lb·ft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Compressor type | 1 Eaton supercharger | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 116.7 kW / 156.6 hp / 156.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 61.7 kW/l / 1.357 bhp/cu in / 1.357 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 122.0 N·m/l / 1.07 lb·ft/cu in / 1.07 lb·ft/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 | 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 94.0 kW/ton / 71.2 bhp/ton / 71.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.6 l/100km / 20.8 mpg-UK / 17.3 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.0 l/100km / 40.4 mpg-UK / 33.6 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range | 558 km / 347 mi / 347 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.11 | Turning circle | 10.6 m / 34.8 ft / 34.8 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Upper & lower wishbones, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Multi-link, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | 7J x 16 H 2 | Wheels rear | 8J x 16 H 2 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 R 16 91V | Tyres rear | 225/50 R 16 91V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 288 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in | Brake diameter rear | 278 mm / 10.9 in / 10.9 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor Automatic
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