Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R172)

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Mercedes-Benz R172
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Overview
Manufacturer Daimler AG
Also calledMercedes-Benz SLC-Class (facelift)
Production2011–2020
AssemblyGermany: Bremen (Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant)
Designer Il-hun Yoon (2007, 2008)
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door retractable hardtop
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform Mercedes compact rear-drive platform (See W204 C-Class)
RelatedMercedes C‐Class (W204)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 97.8 in (2,484 mm) [1]
Length162.8 in (4,135 mm)
Width71.5 in (1,816 mm)
Height51.2 in (1,300 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171)

The third generation of Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (SLC-Class) (series R172) was launched in Stuttgart in January 2011, [2] with a subsequent public launch at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, [3] with international sales starting spring 2011. It is the successor of R171 series of roadsters which was originally launched in 2004. The SLC (as it was renamed during its mid cycle facelift) was discontinued after the 2020 model year.

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Initial release

Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (Germany) Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (R 172) - Frontansicht, 15. Oktober 2011, Velbert.jpg
Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (Germany)
Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 AMG Sport (UK) 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 AMG Sport CDi BlueTec 2.1 Rear.jpg
Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 AMG Sport (UK)
Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY interior Mercedes-Benz SLK200 BlueEFFICIENCY MT (R172) interior.JPG
Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY interior

The design follows the themes of both the first and second generations, but incorporating radiator air intake design from the 190 SL roadster from the 1950s, and front end inspired by Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé and Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W218). [4]

"Edition 1" model includes special paint finish SHAPE in glacier grey, panoramic vario-roof, Dynamic Handling package, AMG bodystyling, two-tone designo nappa leather with contrasting topstitching, AIRSCARF, ambient lighting and more.

Orders began in from 17 January 2011, and arrived to dealer showrooms on 26 March 2011. Early models include SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY, SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY, SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY. [5] US models went on sale in 2011 as 2012 model year vehicles.

For 2014 model year, minor changes were made to standard equipment, and AMG Sports package renamed to AMG Line.

Roadster Pure (2011-2020)

It is a version of SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with 7-speed automatic transmission, panoramic vario-roof, and the multimedia system COMAND Online. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in 5-twin-spoke design, lowered sports suspension by 10 mm (0.4 in), LED daytime running lights, metallic paint and leather heated seats.

SLK 250 CDI (2011-2020)

It is the first version of SLK-class vehicle with diesel engine. Ordering of SLK 250 CDI began on 13 September 2011. Early models include 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, followed by six-speed manual transmission models in the second quarter of 2012. A BlueEFFICIENCY version of the SLK 250 CDI with 6-speed manual transmission was added to the range in the spring of 2012. [6] SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 7-speed automatic transmission is sold in Germany and the UK.The dimensions of the car is : Length: 4,134 mm (163 in), Width: 1,817 mm (72 in), Height: 1,303 mm (51 in), Wheelbase: 2,430 mm (96 in).

SLK 55 AMG (2012-2015)

The SLK 55 AMG was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, [7] and went on sale in January 2012. [8] [9]

It is powered by the M152 engine, rated at 422 PS (310 kW; 416 hp) at 6,800 rpm and 540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm, and equipped with AMG cylinder management, start/stop function, sports exhaust system with integrated exhaust flaps, AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, AMG sports suspension with torque vectoring brakes and AMG direct-steer system, 3-stage ESP, ventilated and perforated brake discs on all wheels with 360 x 36 mm front and 330 x 22 mm rear brake discs.

Equipment

The third generation continues with the two-piece metal folding roof known as a Vario Roof, which includes a choice of a roof painted in the vehicle colour, a panoramic vario-roof with dark-tinted windows, or the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL, which contains glass roof that can be switched to light or dark.

Engines

Petrol engines
ModelYearsTypePower at rpmTorque at rpm
SLC 1802015-20201,595 cc (97 cu in) I4 turbo (M274 DE16 LA)156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 5,300250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,000
SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY2011-20151,796 cc (110 cu in) I4 turbo (M271 DE18 LA)184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 5,250250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–4,600
SLC 2002015-20201,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (M274 DE20 LA)184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 5,250300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,200–4,000
SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY2011-20151,796 cc (110 cu in) I4 turbo (M271 DE18 LA)204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 5,500310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–4,300
SLC 3002015-20201,991 cc (121 cu in) I4 turbo (M274 DE 20 LA)245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp) at 5,500370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 1,300–4,000
SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY2011-20153,498 cc (213 cu in) V6 (M276 DE35)306 PS (225 kW; 302 hp) at 6,500370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft) at 3,500–5,250
SLK 55 AMG2012-20155,461 cc (333 cu in) V8 (M152 DE55)422 PS (310 kW; 416 hp) at 6,800540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) at 4,500
AMG SLC 432015-20202,996 cc (183 cu in) V6 twin-turbo (M276 DE30)367–390 PS (270–287 kW; 362–385 hp) at 6,000540 N⋅m (398 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,000
Diesel engines
ModelYearsTypePower at rpmTorque at rpm
SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY2012-2,143 cc (131 cu in) 16V I4 2-stage turbo (OM651 DE22 LA)204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) at 4,200500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–1,800

ECO start/stop is included for all engine models. [10]

Transmissions

Petrol engines
ModelYearsTypes
SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY2011-20156-speed manual, 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
SLK 2002015-6-speed manual, 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC)
SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY2011-6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY2011-7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
SLK 55 AMG2012-7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS)
Diesel engines
ModelYearsTypes
SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY2012-6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)

Performance

ModelYears0–100 km/h (62 mph)
acceleration (second)		Top speedEmissions CO2
SLK 2002011–7.3239 km/h (149 mph)158 g/km
SLK 250 CDI automatic2011–6.7243 km/h (151 mph)132 g/km
SLK 250 automatic2011–6.6243 km/h (151 mph)153 g/km
SLK 350 automatic2011–5.6249 km/h (155 mph) (electronically limited)167 g/km
SLK 55 AMG automatic2012–4.6 [11] 280 km/h (170 mph) (electronically limited)195 g/km

Facelift (SLC-Class)

In December 2015 Mercedes presented to the press the new version named SLC-Class, announcing a March 2016 launch date to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the original SLK. [12]

Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC 43 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 in Selenite Gray Metallic, front left.jpg
Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC 43
SLC 300 Final Edition Mercedes-Benz, GIMS 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS1263).jpg
SLC 300 Final Edition
  • SLC 180 4 cylinders, 1.6L turbo, 156 PS, 250 Nm, 5.6 L/100 km, 127 g CO2/km, 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.9 s, 226 km/h (140 mph)
  • SLC 200 4 cylinders, 2.0L turbo, 184 PS, 300 Nm, 5.7 L/100 km, 133 g/km, 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.0s, 240 km/h (149 mph)
  • SLC 300 4 cylinders, 2.0L turbo, 245 PS, 370 Nm, 5.8 L/100 km, 134 g/km, 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.8s, 250 km/h (155 mph)
  • AMG SLC 43 V6, 3.0L biturbo, 367 - 390 PS, 520 Nm, 7.8 L/100 km, 178 g/km, 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.7s, 250 km/h (155 mph)
  • SLC 250d 4 cylinders, 2.1L turbodiesel 204 PS, 4.4 L/100 km, 114 g/km, 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.6s, 245 km/h (152 mph) [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

All versions have as standard the 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox, except for the 180 and 200 in which a manual 6-speed gearbox is standard, [17] although the automatic is available in option. [18]

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Notes

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