2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specifications

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Kelley Blue Book Retail $6,850–$7,725  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base SLK320 2dr Roadster

Engines

See Specs 215-hp, 3.2-liter V-6 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 90-amp. alternator  
Standard Heavy-duty battery  
(100Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Low emission vehicle  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Polished tailpipe  
Optional Sequential sport shift: Touch-Shift  
3.46 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 3.27  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front double wishbone suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist re-circulating ball steering  
Standard P205/55VR16.0 BSW performance tires  
Optional P225/45ZR.7 BSW performance tires  
Standard P225/50VR16.0 BSW performance rear tires  
Optional P245/40ZR.7 BSW performance rear tires  
Standard Alloy spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels
Optional 17" front wheels
Standard 16" x 8" silver alloy rear wheels Optional 17" x 7.5" rear wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Auto dimming left side-view door mirror  
Standard Power convertible roof with lining, fixed roll-over protection  
Standard Retractable convertible hard top  
Standard Convertible roof wind blocker  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Optional Rocker panel extensions  
Standard Black grille  
Optional Colored grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual dual-zone front air conditioning with air filter  
REST Residual heat recirculation  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Valet key  
Standard Steering wheel with manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Cell phone pre-wiring  
Optional Motorola portable cell phone  
Optional Motorola portable voice activated cell phone  
Homelink Garage door transmitter  
Tele Aid Emergency communication system  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard 1 12V DC power outlet  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Standard 8-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Leather front seat upholstery  
Standard Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full vinyl headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Genuine wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Genuine wood shift knob  
Optional Leather/genuine wood shift knob  
Optional Leather shift knob  
Standard Leather/genuine wood steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Chrome interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette  
Optional Radio grade AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, auto-reverse cassette, 6-disc trunk/cargo area CD player  
Standard Weather band radio  
Standard Audio theft deterrent  
Optional Voice activated radio  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 6 Bose speakers  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Delay-off aero-composite Xenon high-intensity headlamps  
Optional Headlight washer  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Rear fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers with heating jets and reservoir  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Low-coolant warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Bulb-failure warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Door-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
BabySmart Childseat-sensing airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Locking fuel flap included with power door locks  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Standard Integrated roll-over protection  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard First aid kit  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-6 Engine type  
195 cu.in. Engine displacement  
215-hp @ 5,700 rpm Engine horsepower  
229 lbs.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm Engine torque  
SOHC Valvetrain  
18 Valves  
3.5" x 3.3" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
15.9 gal. Fuel tank capacity
18 mpg Fuel economy city  
27 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.35 Drag coefficient  
3,099 lbs. Curb weight  
157.9" Exterior length  
67.5" Exterior body width  
50.4" Exterior height  
94.5" Wheelbase  
58.6" Front tread  
58.5" Rear tread  
16.5' Turning radius  
42.7" Front legroom  
37.4" Front headroom  
54.7" Front hiproom  
51.7" Front shoulder room  
43.8 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
3.6 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
9.5 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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