This SLK 280 MT (231 hp) engine was fitted in the R171 Roadster, which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 2004 to 2008. In addition to this engine, 5 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.2litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.7litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 510 to 970km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.3second |
| Displacement | 2996cm3 |
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| Engine power | 231bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 000RPM |
| Maximum torque | 300Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2500up to 5 000 RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 88mm |
| Stroke | 82.1mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.51m |
| Seats | 2 |
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| Length | 4089mm |
| Width | 1777mm |
| Height | 1296mm |
| Wheelbase | 2430mm |
| Front track | 1530mm |
| Rear track | 1541mm |
| Kerb weight | 1440kg |
| Gross weight | 1755kg |
| Displacement | 315kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 208litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 300litre |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Front suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, MacPherson Struts |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 16.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.