2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
MSRP
$84,800
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
2 Seater
passenger capacity
2
energuide estimate - city
14.8
energuide estimate - hwy
9.0
engine type
Gas V8
displacement
5.5L/332
sae net horsepower @ rpm
355 @ 5750
sae net torque @ rpm
376 @ 4000
trans type
7
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
161.4
width, max w/o mirrors
70.4
height, overall
50.7
trunk volume
10.6
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
5612
Passenger Volume
49.0
Base Curb Weight
3461
Cruising Range - City
1111.91
Cruising Range - Hwy
1828.47
Fuel System
SMPI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
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
13.4 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 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
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
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So far, the SLK55 AMG is the only Mercedes-Benz car that still uses the older 355-hp 5.5-litre V8 instead of the newer 6.2-litre version. However, given the SLK’s relative feather weight, 355 horsepower is more than enough to unleash its inner hoon. The V8 sounds like a Corvette, too, with plenty of aggressive noises released when the throttle is matted. The power-folding hardtop means you can extend the driving season. Interior gets better seats, AMG logos and all the toys possible.

 

Pros

V8 engine

Cons

Not quite on par with rivals