Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (R172) 5.5 V8 7AT (421 HP)
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (R172) · 2012 - 2016 · Petrol
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (R172) 5.5 V8 7AT (421 HP) produces 421 hp and 540 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.4 l/100 km, equal to 195 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 421 hp
- Torque
- 540 Nm
- 0–100
- 4.6 s
- Top speed
- 249 km/h
Engine
| Power | 421 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 310 kW |
| Torque | 540 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,461 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 249 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.4 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.2 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 195 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 7-Speed Automatic (G Tronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,145 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,007 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm |
| Ground clearance | 109 mm |
| Cargo volume | 224 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,690 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,910 kg |
| Tyre size | 235 / 40 R18 || 255 / 35 R18 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (R172) 5.5 V8 7AT (421 HP) compared with 7,676 trims of other cars from the 2009–2015 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 421 hp | 205 hp |
better than 94%
|
| Torque | 540 Nm | 331 Nm |
better than 89%
|
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 212 km/h |
better than 81%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 4.6 s | 9.1 s |
better than 94%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.4 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
better than 22%
|
| CO2 emissions | 195 g/km | 156 g/km |
better than 16%
|
| Cargo volume | 224 l | 468 l |
better than 6%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,690 kg | 1,567 kg |
better than 29%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.