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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Mercedes-Benz SLK
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 268 versions of the Mercedes-Benz SLK (1998–2017), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1998–2017
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
1.8 L to 5.5 L
Power
135 kW (184 PS) to 310 kW (421 PS)
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
4.4 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (France)
4.8 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
8.5 L/100 km (5-cycle)
New registrations in the EU
146,800

What is the Mercedes-Benz SLK?

The SLK was Mercedes-Benz’s compact two-seat roadster. Its Vario roof, a folding metal roof, let the car switch between open-air and closed motoring. The SLK name was later replaced by SLC.

SLK generations

The first generation, R170, ran from 1996 to 2004. The second, R171, followed from 2004 to 2011, and the third, R172, ran from 2011 to 2016. Each kept the compact roadster concept and folding metal roof. The final generation offered a roof panel that could change between transparent and dark, and included a diesel option in some markets.

Engines and power

EU versions covered petrol and diesel engines from 1.8 to 5.5 litres, with outputs from 135 kW (184 PS) to 310 kW (421 PS). Among the most registered EU versions were a 1.8-litre petrol with 135 kW (184 PS) and a 2.1-litre diesel with 150 kW (204 PS). US and Canadian listings cover petrol engines from 1.8 to 5.5 litres.

How economical is the SLK?

The lowest listed UK consumption is 4.4 L/100 km on NEDC, while France’s lowest is 4.8 L/100 km, also on NEDC. In the USA, the lowest figure is 8.7 L/100 km under EPA testing, equivalent to 27 MPG combined. Canada’s lowest listed result is 8.5 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. European NEDC, the US EPA test and Canada’s 5-cycle method use different procedures, so their results are not directly interchangeable.

Questions and answers

What made the SLK’s roof distinctive?

Its Vario roof was a folding metal roof, allowing the two-seat roadster to become a closed coupé.

What were the SLK generations and years?

The R170 ran from 1996 to 2004, the R171 from 2004 to 2011 and the R172 from 2011 to 2016.

What is the lowest listed SLK consumption in Europe?

The UK listing is 4.4 L/100 km on NEDC; France’s lowest listed figure is 4.8 L/100 km on NEDC.

SLK I (1996–2004)

Mercedes-Benz SLK I
Photo: Cars4u / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: R170 · References: mercedes-benz.pl, en.wikipedia.org

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SLK II (2004–2011)

Mercedes-Benz SLK II
Photo: MercurySable99 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: R171 · References: auto-motor-und-sport.de, mercedes-benz.pl

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SLK III (2011–2016)

Mercedes-Benz SLK III
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: R172 · References: auto-motor-und-sport.de, mercedes-benz.pl

European Union 33 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2016–20173.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol167 g/km192
2011–20165.5 L310 kW (421 PS)Petrol195 g/km2,761
20162.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol143 g/km2,438
20162.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel129 g/km2,312
20162.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol140 g/km192
20161.8 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol152 g/km144
20161.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol153 g/km10
20152.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel130 g/km9,382
20151.8 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol153 g/km6,132
20152.0 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol144 g/km2,438
20153.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol167 g/km750
20151.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol157 g/km388
20152.0 L180 kW (245 PS)Petrol139 g/km340
2013–20142.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel131 g/km20,530
20141.8 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol152 g/km9,272
20143.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol167 g/km988
20141.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol156 g/km698
20131.8 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol151 g/km10,508
2011–20133.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol167 g/km5,945
2012–20131.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol156 g/km2,773
20131.8 L–Other fuel154 g/km190
20132.1 L–Other fuel130 g/km80
20133.5 L–Other fuel167 g/km16
20121.8 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol151 g/km14,852
20122.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel129 g/km7,747
2012––Petrol152 g/km98
20111.8 L135 kW (184 PS)Petrol155 g/km24,718
20111.8 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol155 g/km4,062
20112.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel130 g/km268
20113.0 L170 kW (231 PS)Petrol209 g/km116
2011––Petrol166 g/km92
20113.5 L224 kW (305 PS)Petrol214 g/km16
20111.8 L120 kW (163 PS)Petrol218 g/km14

United Kingdom 26 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016SLK 200 with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol9-speed automatic5.9 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2016SLK 200 with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2016SLK 300 with 18'' rear wheels2.0 LPetrol9-speed automatic6.0 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2015–2016SLK 250 d with 17'' & 18'' rear wheels ECO Start/Stop · SLK 250 d with 17'' & 18'' rear wheels2.1 LDiesel9-speed automatic4.4 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2015–2016SLK 55 AMG with 18" rear wheels · AMG SLK 55 with 20'' rear wheels5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2015SLK 200 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2015SLK 200 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2015SLK 250 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2015SLK 250 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2015SLK 250 CDI with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2015SLK 350 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2013–2014SLK 200 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrolAutomatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2013–2014SLK 200 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrolManual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2013–2014SLK 250 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrolAutomatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2013–2014SLK 250 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrolManual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2013–2014SLK 250 CDI with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDieselAutomatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2013–2014SLK 350 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrolAutomatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2013–2014SLK 55 AMG with 18" rear wheels5.5 LPetrolAutomatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2012SLK 200 with 16 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012SLK 200 with 17 inch & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2012SLK 200 with 17 inch & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2012SLK 250 with 17 inch & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2012SLK 250 with 17 inch & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012SLK 250 CDI with 17 inch & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop2.1 LDiesel7-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2012SLK 350 with 17 inch & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2012SLK 55 AMG with 18 inch rear wheels5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km

France 48 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2015SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2015SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2015SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2015SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2015SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2015SLK 250 BVA7–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2015SLK 250 BVA7–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2015SLK 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2015SLK 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2015SLK 250 BVM6–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
2015SLK 250 BVM6–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2015SLK 250 CDI BVM6 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2015SLK 250 CDI BVM6 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2015SLK 350 BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2015SLK 55 AMG BVA7–310 kW (421 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2014SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2014SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2014SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2014SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2014SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2014SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2014SLK 250 BVA7–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2014SLK 250 BVA7–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2014SLK 250 BVM6–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
2014SLK 250 BVM6–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2014SLK 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2014SLK 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2014SLK 250 CDI BVM6 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2014SLK 250 CDI BVM6 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2014SLK 350 BE BVA7 · SLK 350 BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2014SLK 55 AMG BVA7–310 kW (421 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km
2012–2013SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
2012–2013SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC154 g/km
2012–2013SLK 200 BVM6–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC158 g/km
2012–2013SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.1 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2012–2013SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2012–2013SLK 200 BVA7–135 kW (184 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.5 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 BVA7–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC144 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 BVA7–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic4.9 L/100 km NEDC128 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 BVM6–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC160 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 BVM6–150 kW (204 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 CDI BVM6 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC124 g/km
2012–2013SLK 250 CDI BVM6 FAP · SLK 250 CDI BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
2012–2013SLK 350 BVA7 · SLK 350 BE BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2012–2013SLK 55 AMG BVA7–310 kW (421 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km NEDC195 g/km

United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016SIDI2.0 LPetrol9-speed automaticRear-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA202 g/km
2016SIDI3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA229 g/km
2013–2016SIDI5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA249 g/km
2013–2015SIDI1.8 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA215 g/km
2013–2015SIDI1.8 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA213 g/km
2013–2015SIDI3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA231 g/km
2012SIDI1.8 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
2012SIDI1.8 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
2012SIDI3.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
2012SIDI5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
20113.0 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
20113.0 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20113.5 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20113.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km

Canada 17 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2016Two-seater2.0 LPetrol9-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle199 g/km
2016Two-seater3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle229 g/km
2016Two-seater5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle252 g/km
2015Two-seater1.8 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
2015Two-seater1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
2014–2015Two-seater3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle225 g/km
2015Two-seater5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle244 g/km
2012–2014Two-seater1.8 LPetrol7-speed automatic8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km
2013–2014Two-seater1.8 LPetrol6-speed manual9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
2012–2014Two-seater5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.7 L/100 km 5-cycle246 g/km
2013Two-seater3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle223 g/km
2012Two-seater1.8 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle207 g/km
2012Two-seater3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km 5-cycle235 g/km
2011Two-seater3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle253 g/km
2011Two-seater3.0 LPetrol6-speed manual11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km
2011Two-seater3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle255 g/km
2011Two-seater3.5 LPetrol6-speed manual11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.