2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 3.0L specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
      - 2dr Roadster 3.0L
 - $44,150
 - 2dr Roadster 3.5L
 - $49,450
 - 2dr Roadster 5.5L AMG
 - $63,200
 
          $44,150
        
        
          Starting MSRP 
Current listing price
      Current listing price
      Showing the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2dr Roadster 3.0L
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Color options
Interior
  
    Charcoal
    Gray
    Light Beige
    Grigio Scuro
    Onyx
    Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas V6  
                Engine Type 
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                    18 City / 24 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    228 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    2  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Power  
                Brake Type 
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                    4-Wheel  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    11.8 x -TBD- in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    10.9 x -TBD- in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Not Available  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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Electrical
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                    N/A  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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                    N/A  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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Engine
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                    Gas V6  
                Engine Type 
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                    3.0L/183  
                Displacement 
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                    228 @ 6100  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    221 @ 2700 - 5000  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    7-Speed A/T  
                M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options 
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                    18 City / 24 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    N/A  
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    2  
                Passenger Capacity 
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                    49 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    38 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    43 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    52 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    55 in 
                Front Hip Room 
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                    N/A  
                Second Head Room 
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                    N/A  
                Second Leg Room 
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                    N/A  
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    N/A  
                Second Hip Room 
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                    96 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    161 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    70 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    51 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    60 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    61 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    N/A  
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    N/A  
                Liftover Height 
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                    9.8 (6.5 w/top down) ft³ 
                Trunk Volume 
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Safety
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                    Standard  
                Brake Assist 
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                    Standard  
                Stability Control 
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Steering
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                    Pwr rack & pinion steering  
                Steering Type 
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                    N/A  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    3  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    35 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    N/A  
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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Suspension
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                    3-Link  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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                    5-Arm Multi-link  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    Coil Springs  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Coil Springs  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    P205/55R16  
                Front Tire Size 
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                    P225/50R16  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    N/A  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    16 x 7.0 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    16 x 8.0 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    N/A  
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    Aluminum  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    Aluminum  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    N/A  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    3,215 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    Not Available lbs 
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    19 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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