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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172)?Roadster, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?195 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is the car, 2012 SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 4.6 sec
0-60 mph: 4.4 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2012 AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?421 Hp, 540 Nm
398.28 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2012 AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2012 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) Roadster 2012 AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?4134 mm
162.76 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?1810 mm
71.26 in.
What is the curb weight, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?1535 kg
3384.1 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?1910 kg
4210.83 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster?225 - 335 l
7.95 - 11.83 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS?7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS

Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model SLK
Generation SLK (R172)
Modification (Engine) AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS
Start of production 2012 year
End of production 2015 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeRoadster
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg
16.13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.63 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
CO2 emissions195 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 4.4 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 3.6 kg/Hp, 274.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 2.8 kg/Nm, 351.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 421 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power per litre 77.1 Hp/l
Torque 540 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 398.28 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 152.980
Engine displacement 5461 cm3 333.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 98 mm 3.86 in.
Piston Stroke 90.5 mm 3.56 in.
Compression ratio 12.6:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Direct injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 9.5 l 10.04 US qt | 8.36 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Engine systemsStart & Stop System
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1535 kg 3384.1 lbs.
Max. weight 1910 kg 4210.83 lbs.
Max load 375 kg 826.73 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 225 l 7.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 335 l 11.83 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4134 mm 162.76 in.
Width 1810 mm 71.26 in.
Width including mirrors 2006 mm 78.98 in.
Height 1301 mm 51.22 in.
Wheelbase 2430 mm 95.67 in.
Front track 1559 mm 61.38 in.
Rear (Back) track 1565 mm 61.61 in.
Front overhang 870 mm 34.25 in.
Rear overhang 834 mm 32.83 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.53 m 34.55 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs, 360x36 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 330x22 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 235/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 255/35 R18
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9J x 18