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Mercedes-Benz SLK – 300 3.0 petrol

R171 · 171.454 · 170 kW / 231 hp

2008 - 2011 · Petrol · Engine code M 272.942

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Engine

Fuel
Petrol
Made
2008 - 2011
Engine code
M 272.942
Engine size
2,996 cc (3 litres)
Engine power
231 hp (170 kW) at 6,000 rpm
Torque (pulling power)
300 Nm at 2,500 to 5,000 rpm
Cylinders
6, in a V
Turbo
No turbo (naturally aspirated)
Fuel injection
Multi-point injection
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Valves
24 (4 per cylinder)
Valve system
DOHC
Bore x stroke
88 x 82.1 mm
Compression ratio
11.3:1
Engine position
Front, lengthways (longitudinal)
Catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter

Fluids and capacities

Engine oil amount
8 litres
Engine oil grade
0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40
Coolant
7.1 litres
Fuel tank
70 litres

Gearbox and drive

Gearbox
6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic
Driven wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Wheels, brakes, suspension and steering

Tyre size
205/55 R16 or 225/50 R16
Wheel (rim) size
7J x 16 or 8J x 16
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Steering
Rack and pinion, hydraulic power steering
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Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar

Size and weight

Body style
Convertible (roadster)
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4,107 mm
Width
1,788 mm
Height
1,296 mm
Weight (empty)
1,380 to 1,400 kg
Boot space
208 litres
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Wheelbase
2,430 mm
Width with mirrors
2,005 mm
Turning circle
10.51 metres
Maximum weight (loaded)
1,770 kg
Load it can carry
370 to 390 kg
Roof load
50 kg

Speed and fuel use

Fuel use, mixed driving
8.9 to 9.7 l/100 km (about 10.3 to 11.2 km per litre)
Fuel use in town
12.3 to 14.1 l/100 km (about 7.1 to 8.1 km per litre)
Fuel use on the highway
6.8 to 7 l/100 km (about 14.3 to 14.7 km per litre)
Top speed
250 km/h
0 to 100 km/h
6.2 to 6.3 seconds
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CO2 emissions
207 to 225 g/km
Emission standard
Euro 5

Fuel use is from official tests; town driving usually uses more.

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Air drag (Cd)
0.32