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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
AMG SLK 55 V8
360 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2004-2007
0-100 km/h 4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 360 hp272 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 510Nm376lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,439cc332cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,465kg3,230lb |
| Gross weight | 1,850kg4,079lb |
| Power-to-weight | 246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 348Nm/t233lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 61.3s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 17.7L/100 km13.3mpg US16.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 70L |
| Estimated range | 583km362mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
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 (R171)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 360 hp 268 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 (R171)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 4.9 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 (R171)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 270 km/h 168 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 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 (R171)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 12.0 L/100 km 19.6 mpg US 23.5 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) AMG SLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.00 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,150 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) AMG SLK 55 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171) AMG SLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK (R171)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 5,750 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
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