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Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor 6MT RWD (197 HP)

Mercedes-Benz SLK · 2000 - present · Petrol

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor 6MT RWD (197 HP) produces 197 hp and 280 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and reaches 240 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.7 l/100 km, equal to 236 g CO2 per km.

Power
197 hp
Torque
280 Nm
0–100
7.2 s
Top speed
240 km/h

Engine

Power 197 hp
Power (kW) 145 kW
Torque 280 Nm
Displacement 2,295 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 60 l

Performance

Top speed 240 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.2 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.7 l/100 km
City consumption 14.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 236 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,011 mm
Width 1,712 mm
Height 1,265 mm
Wheelbase 2,400 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Cargo volume 144 l
Unladen weight 1,385 kg
Gross weight limit 1,645 kg
Tyre size 225/50 Vr16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor 6MT RWD (197 HP) compared with 4,681 trims of other cars from the 1997–2003 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 197 hp 157 hp
better than 77%
Torque 280 Nm 245 Nm
better than 67%
Top speed 240 km/h 200 km/h
better than 89%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.2 s 10.7 s
better than 89%
Combined consumption 9.7 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
better than 25%
CO2 emissions 236 g/km 202 g/km
better than 21%
Cargo volume 144 l 503 l
better than 2%
Unladen weight 1,385 kg 1,394 kg
better than 47%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SLK

Trims and engine versions — Mercedes-Benz SLK
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (163 HP) Petrol 163 hp 230 Nm 8.2 s 225 km/h 9.5 l/100 km 231 g/km
320 V6 6MT RWD (197 HP) Petrol 197 hp 310 Nm 6.9 s 250 km/h 10.8 l/100 km 267 g/km