2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
MSRP
$63,500
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
2 Seater
passenger capacity
2
energuide estimate - city
12.6
energuide estimate - hwy
8.0
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.5L/213
sae net horsepower @ rpm
300 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
266 @ 2400-5000
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4 Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
70
wheelbase
95.7
length, overall
161.5
width, max w/o mirrors
70.4
height, overall
51.1
trunk volume
10.6
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4830
Passenger Volume
49.0
Base Curb Weight
3285
Cruising Range - City
1306.05
Cruising Range - Hwy
2057.03
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.61
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.25
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.06
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27
Suspension Type - Front
McPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
3-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18
Rear Tire Size
P245/35R18
Front Wheel Size
18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.5
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.4 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
38.0
Front Leg Room
42.5
Front Shoulder Room
52.2
Front Hip Room
51.2
Track Width, Front
60.1
Track Width, Rear
61.0
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Mercedes-Benz’ entry in the premium sports car segment received a refresh for 2009, so 2010 should hold no surprises. Power comes from a 228-hp 3.0-litre V6 or a 268-hp 3.5-litre V6. A six-speed manual is standard on the base SLK300, but a seven-speed automatic is the more popular option. The folding-metal hardtop goes down in less than 30 seconds, and the occupants are quite well protected from the elements. The cabin itself is spacious given the SLK’s size, with a chunky steering wheel and good sightlines.

 

Pros

Happy to be sports car or highway cruiser

Cons

Not quite on par with rivals