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Mercedes-Benz 230mercedes-benz slk 230 kompressor

R171 (2004–2008) · Gasoline · 2.3 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
197 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
6.3 s
Combined economy
23.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
2004
Production end
2004
Brand country
Germany
Vehicle class
Sports car
Size class
Compact
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front
Engine volume
2.3 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Supercharged
Engine power
197 hp
Engine torque
154 lb-ft
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Compression ratio
9
Bore and stroke
90.9 mm x 88.4 mm
Engine code
M 111 E 23 ML
Valvetrain
DOHC
Transmission
6-speed manual
Gears
6
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
160.7 in
Width
69.0 in
Height
50.4 in
Wheelbase
95.7 in
Ground clearance
0.2 in
Front track
2.4 in
Rear track
2.4 in
Wheel size
16-inch wheels
Cargo volume (min)
0.2 cu ft
Fuel tank
15.8 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
6.3 s
Top speed
149 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
Primary fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
20.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
27.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
23.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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