Mercedes-Benz SLK Coupe (R171)
Performance
| Power | 400hp298kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 520Nm384lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,439cc332cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,420kg3,131lb |
| Gross weight | 1,790kg3,946lb |
| Power-to-weight | 282hp/t210kW/t128hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 62.2s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 70L |
| Estimated range | 574km357mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 113.989 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 7-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 3 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,087mm161in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,794mm71in |
| Height | 1,271mm50in |
| Wheelbase | 2,430mm96in |
| Front track | 1,524mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,549mm61in |
| Trunk volume | 208L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK Coupe (R171)AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8 | 400 hp 298 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK Coupe (R171)AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8 | 4.5 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK Coupe (R171)AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8 | 295 km/h 183 mph Unrestricted 280 km/h 174 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK Coupe (R171)AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8 | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLK Coupe (R171) AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 34.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,203 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Mercedes-Benz SLK Coupe (R171) AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK Coupe (R171)AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8 | 5,750 rpm | 3,750 rpm | 6,000 rpm |



