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Generation 3, R172

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01.2011 - 01.2016 · Europe

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Generation 3, R172

R172.448, R172.447, R172.438, R172.434, R172.457, R172.403, R172.475

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Mercedes-Benz Slk-class, Generation 3, R172, Europe market. This overview covers 21 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (01.2011 - 01.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 21 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
M 152 DE 55, M 271 DE 18 AL, M 274 DE 20 AL, M 276 DE 35, OM 651 DE 22 LA
Engine displacement, cc
1796–5461
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 7, Automatic 9, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm
2430
Ground clearance, mm
120
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz Slk-class · Generation 3, R172 · Europe · 01.2011 - 01.2016. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Blind-spot monitoring
Check the mirror indicators and system settings. Operating conditions depend on the specification and are described in the vehicle manual.
Lane-keeping assistance
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Specifications and technical details

21 versions

1.8 L, 184 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 271 DE 18 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY AT 04.2011 - 03.2013
SLK 200 AT 04.2013 - 03.2015

1.8 L, 184 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 271 DE 18 AL · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY MT 04.2011 - 03.2013
SLK 200 MT 04.2013 - 03.2015

1.8 L, 204 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 271 DE 18 AL · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY MT 04.2011 - 03.2013
SLK 250 MT 04.2013 - 03.2015

1.8 L, 204 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 271 DE 18 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY AT 10.2011 - 03.2013
SLK 250 AT 04.2013 - 03.2015

2.0 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 274 DE 20 AL · АКПП 9 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 300 AT 04.2015 - 01.2016

2.0 L, 184 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 274 DE 20 AL · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 200 MT 04.2015 - 01.2016

2.0 L, 184 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 274 DE 20 AL · АКПП 9 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 200 AT 04.2015 - 01.2016

3.5 L, 306 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 276 DE 35 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY AT 10.2011 - 03.2013
SLK 350 AT 04.2013 - 01.2016

2.1 L, 204 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 651 DE 22 LA · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AT 10.2011 - 03.2013
SLK 250 d AT 04.2013 - 03.2015

2.1 L, 204 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 651 DE 22 LA · АКПП 9 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 250 d AT 04.2015 - 01.2016

2.1 L, 204 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 651 DE 22 LA · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT 10.2011 - 03.2013
SLK 250 d MT 04.2013 - 03.2015

5.5 L, 421 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 152 DE 55 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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SLK 55 AMG AT 10.2011 - 01.2016
SLK 55 AMG AT 04.2015 - 01.2016
SLK 55 AMG AT Edition 1 11.2012 - 03.2013

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