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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)
AMG SLK 55 V8
421 hp5461 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2015
0-100 km/h 4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 421 hp184 hp204 hp245 hp306 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 540Nm398lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,461cc333cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,535kg3,384lb |
| Gross weight | 1,910kg4,211lb |
| Power-to-weight | 274hp/t205kW/t124hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 352Nm/t235lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 12.6s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 270 km/h168 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 58.1s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 70L |
| Estimated range | 833km518mi Calculated |
| CO2 emissions | 195g/km |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,134mm163in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,810mm71in |
| Height | 1,301mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,430mm96in |
| Front track | 1,559mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,565mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 225L |
| Max trunk volume | 335L |
| 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 421 hp 314 kW |
| Database median | 262 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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 4.6 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 (R172)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 (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 8.4 L/100 km 28.0 mpg US 33.6 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 (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 14.70 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 23.66 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,205 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzSLK (R172)AMG SLK 55 V8 | 6,800 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 7,050 rpm |
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