1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class specs & colors
2dr Car
$40,000
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
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Showing the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2dr Kompressor Roadster 2.3L
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Color options
Interior
Oyster / Charcoal
Salsa / Charcoal
Charcoal
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Two Seater |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 8 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 100 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3L/140 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 185 @ 5300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 200 @ 2500-4800 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 294.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 420.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.86 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.18 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.38 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.80 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.22 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.46 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 5-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4 Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.3 x .98 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x .35 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Recirculating-Ball |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.53 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.7 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | 205/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | 225/50R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2975 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Passenger Volume | 43.8 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.4 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.7 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.7 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 157.3 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 67.5 in |
| Height, Overall | 50.7 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.6 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.5 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.20 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 9.50 (3.6 Top Down) ft³ |
| Self-diagnosis warning lights-inc: SRS, ABS, ASR, engine electronics, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid levels | Standard |
| Nylon wind deflector | Standard |
| City 22/hwy 30 (2.3L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Single red rear fog lamp | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Liquid-crystal digital readouts-inc: odometer, trip odometer, outside temp, clock | Standard |
| Dual integrated rollbars | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| 225/50VR16 high-performance rear tires | Standard |
| Fixed mast AM/FM/cellular antenna | Standard |
| Reinforced A-pillars | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted recirculating ball steering w/damper | Standard |
| 205/55VR16 high-performance front tires | Standard |
| Pwr heated mirrors w/auto dimming LH side mirror | Standard |
| Dual hood "power bulges" | Standard |
| Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Door mounted side impact airbags | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: express-down, 1-touch lowering control via pwr top switch | Standard |
| 2.3L supercharged and intercooled DOHC SMPI 16-valve in-line 4 cyl engine w/variable valve timing | Standard |
| Remote keyless driver-programmable automatic door locks | Standard |
| Independent double wishbone front suspension w/triangular lower control arms, anti-dive geometry | Standard |
| Dual-zone air conditioning w/dust/pollen filter | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/telescopic steering column | Standard |
| Velour carpeting, SLK floor mats | Standard |
| Automatic Slip Control traction control system (ASR) | Standard |
| Dual front airbags w/BabySmart auto passenger-side airbag deactivation | Standard |
| Heated headlamp washers | Standard |
| Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/squat geometry and alignment control | Standard |
| Audible reminders-inc: release parking brake, switch off headlamps | Standard |
| Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 30 (2.3L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Lockable/lighted glovebox | Standard |
| Covered visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Crumple zones | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Heated windshield washer system | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Cast iron engine block w/aluminum head | Standard |
| Classic-style instrument panel-inc: ivory-colored gauges w/polished aluminum bezels & red needle pointers & carbon fiber trim | Standard |
| Brake assist system (applies full braking pwr automatically when needed) | Standard |
| Cupholders/coinholder | Standard |
| Integrated garage door opener | Standard |
| Delayed-shutoff courtesy lamps | Standard |
| Locking center armrest storage compartment | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Standard |
| Halogen front fog lamps | Standard |
| 14.0 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs/gas-pressurized shock absorbers/stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/rolling code signal, selective unlocking | Standard |
| 16" x 7.0" front/16" x 8.0" rear polished aluminum alloy wheels | Standard |
| Automatic pwr-retractable steel hardtop w/1-touch control | Standard |
| Warning lights-inc: seat belts, exterior bulb failure, brake system/parking brake, front brake pad wear | Standard |
| 6-way manual bucket seats w/2-tone leather upholstery | Standard |
| 3-point seat belts w/emergency tensioning retractors & belt force limiters | Standard |
| High-performance AM/FM/weatherband/cassette stereo w/Bose six-speaker sound, CD controls & speed sensing volume adjustment | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system-inc: central locking, transponder-coded ignition key, remote illuminated entry, remote panic feature, towaway protection | Standard |
| Automatic Slip Control traction control system (ASR) | Standard |
| Heated rear window | Standard |
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