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Te ch n i c a l d a t a
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR (170.449)
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SLK 320 (170.465)
1
SLK 32 AMG (170.466)
1
Engine111 11 2 11 2
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 4 6 6
Bore 3.58 in (90.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.48 in (88.40 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 140.1 cu.in. (2295 cm
3) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
Compression ratio 8.8:1 10:1 9.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349192 hp / 5500 rpm
(142 kW / 5300 rpm)215 hp / 5700 rpm
(160 kW / 5700 rpm)349 hp / 6100 rpm
260 kW / 6100 rpm
Maximum torque acc. to
SAE J 1349200 ft.lb / 2500 rpm
(270 Nm / 2500 rpm)229 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(310 Nm / 3000 rpm)333 ft.lb / 4400 rpm
(450 Nm / 4400 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 5800 rpm 6000 rpm 6200 rpm
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt 1875 mm (routing I)
1355 mm (routing II)2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR
Except Sport PackageSLK 320
Except Sport Package
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset8 J x 16 H 2
1. 18 i n ( 3 0 m m )8 J x 16 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle205 / 55 R 16 91 V
225 / 50 R 16 92 V
2
205 / 55 R 16 91 W
225 / 50 R 16 92 W
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2 Must not be used with snow chains.
3 Also permissible: 225 / 45 R 17 91 Y
4 Also permissible: 245 / 40 R 17 91 Y
2
5 Also permissible: 225 / 45 ZR 17 91 Y
6 Also permissible: 245 / 40 ZR 17 91 Y
2
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR /
SLK 320
Sport PackageSLK 32 AMG
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.34 in (34 mm)8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.34 in (34 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle225 / 45 ZR 17
3
245 / 40 ZR 17
2, 4
225 / 45 R 17 91 Y
5
245 / 40 R 17 91 Y
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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG
Rims and winter tires
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1. 4 6 i n ( 3 7 m m )7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Radial-ply tires 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset4
1/2 B x 15 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)4
1/2 B x 16 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)4
1/2 B x 16 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire 165-15 89 P
2
165 / 70-16 92 P
2
165 / 70-16 92 P
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Electrical system
SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 90 A 14 V / 115 A 14 V / 120 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.1 kW 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1.7 kW
Battery 12V/74 Ah 12V/74 Ah 12V/74 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 7 KTCR
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)NGK IFR 6D1O
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

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Main Dimensions Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR/
SLK 320SLK 32 AMG
Overall vehicle length 157.9 in (4010 mm) 157.9 in (4010 mm)
O v e r a l l v e h i c l e w i d t h 6 7. 5 i n ( 1715 m m ) 6 7. 5 i n ( 1715 m m )
Overall height 50.4 in (1279 mm) 50.4 in (1279 mm)
Wheel base 94.5 in (2400 mm) 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Track, front 58.6 in (1488 mm) 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Track, rear 58.5 in (1485 mm) 58.5 in (1477 mm)

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TTachometer ....................................................................... 76
Technical data ................................................................ 260
Electrical system ....................................................... 264
Main Dimensions ......................................................265
Rims – Tires ............................................................... 261
Weights .......................................................................265
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 132
Emergency calls ........................................................ 133
Information ................................................................ 136
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 134
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 135
Telephones and two-way radio ..................................... 130
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 65
Warning lamp ............................................................ 186
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 131
TIREFIT ............................................................................ 214
Reifen abdichten ....................................................... 215
TIREFIT (SLK 32 AMG only) ........................................202
Tires
Consumer information ............................................. 272
Driving instructions ................................................. 160Rims and tires ........................................................... 261
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 204
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 219
Tire replacement ...................................................... 203
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 162
Tire traction ............................................................... 162
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 163
Tool kit
See Air pump, spare wheel,
vehicle tools, storage compartment .................. 200
See Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit,
air pump, vehicle tools ....................................... 202
Tow-away alarm ................................................................37
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 224
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 229
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 165
Trip Odometer .................................................................. 76
Trunk .................................................................................33
Separately locked ........................................................33
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 35
Release switch ............................................................. 33
Turn signal failure ........................................................... 83
Turn signals ......................................................................83

Service and Literature
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vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
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or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
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