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1996 SLK 230 Kompressor (193 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

SLK

Model

SLK 230

Modification

SLK 230 Kompressor (193 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Roadster

Start of production

1996, July

End of production

2000, Feb

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

53 l 14 US gal
11.66 UK gal

Engine displacement

2295 cm³ 140.05 cu. In.

Power

193 hp (at 5300 rpm)

Torque

280 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 206.52 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

227 km/h 141 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1250 kg 2755.8 lbs

Length

3995 mm 157.28 in

Width

1715 mm 67.52 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

7 J x 16 H 2

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

13.6 l/100 km 17.29 US mpg
20.77 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.35 UK mpg

- Combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

NEDC

225 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

227 km/h 141 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.9 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.33

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 111.973

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

Compressor

Engine displacement

2295 cm³ 140.05 cu. In.

Power

193 hp (at 5300 rpm)

Torque

280 Nm (at 2500 rpm) 206.52 lb. ft (at 2500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

90.9 mm 3.58 in

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm 3.48 in

Compression ratio

8.8

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.5 l 5.83 US qt
4.84 UK qt

Coolant

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3995 mm 157.28 in

Width

1715 mm 67.52 in

Height

1284 mm 50.55 in

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 in

Front track

1488 mm 58.58 in

Rear (Back) track

1485 mm 58.46 in

Turning diameter

10.5 m 34.45 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R 16 91 V

- Rear

225/50 R 16 91 V

Wheel rims

7 J x 16 H 2

Rear wheel rims

8 J x 16 H 2

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1250 kg 2755.8 lbs

Max. weight

1585 kg 3494.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

145 l 5.12 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

348 l 12.29 cu ft

- Max. roof load

335 kg 738.5 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170) SLK 230 Kompressor (193 Hp) Automatic is made in 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000