Mercedes-Benz SLK Coupe (R171)

AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8

400 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2008
0-100 km/h 4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

Performance

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

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 and drivetrain
EngineM 113.989
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears7-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder3

Dimensions and space

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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
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

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSLK Coupe (R171)AMG SLK 55 Black Series V84.5 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
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

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
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

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz SLK Coupe (R171) AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8
Consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,203 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SLK Coupe (R171) AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8PowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK Coupe (R171) AMG SLK 55 Black Series V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSLK Coupe (R171)AMG SLK 55 Black Series V85,750 rpm3,750 rpm6,000 rpm

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