Mercedes-Benz SLK 2004–2008 car dimensions: 4089 mm long, 1777 mm wide and 1296 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,390 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 300 litres.
The two-seater cabin has sports seats with integrated headrests and a multifunction leather steering wheel as standard. THERMATIC dual-zone climate control with residual heat and comfort functions is standard across versions. Cruise control with Speedtronic comes fitted. Parktronic sensors are optional. COMAND APS with 6.5-inch colour screen is an optional navigation and audio unit. AIRSCARF neck-level heating is optional for open-top use. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems appear in the equipment lists.
Boot capacity is 300 litres with the vario-roof closed and 208 litres with the roof open.
Payload is listed at 315 kg. No factory towing figures are given in the technical data.
Sports seats with magnesium frames give firm lateral support and suit longer trips. The cabin is wider at the shoulders than the prior model for better room. Roof closed, noise matches a coupe and stays quieter than soft-top rivals. Optional AIRSCARF blows warm air from head restraints for open driving in cool weather. THERMATIC climate control is optional here.
Premium petrol. NEDC combined 8.7-9.1 l/100 km
ASSYST service indicator. A/B services alternate yearly or by mileage
No Euro NCAP test for this generation
Standard kit: adaptive dual-stage front airbags, head/thorax side airbags, ESP with ABS/ASR/Brake Assist, two-stage belt force limiters, belt tensioners, fixed roll-over bars
70-litre fuel tank
The car takes premium unleaded petrol. Official combined use sits at 8.7-9.1 litres per 100 km for the manual gearbox version.
Servicing follows the ASSYST system that tracks distance and time. Services alternate between minor A and major B types, with brake fluid and filters at set points.
Safety gear includes adaptive dual-stage front airbags, head/thorax side airbags in the seats, ESP, ABS, Brake Assist, belt tensioners with two-stage force limiters and fixed roll-over bars behind the seats. A rollover sensor triggers restraints as needed. The body uses more high-strength steel for rigidity.
The vario-roof hardtop opens or closes in 22 seconds and stores compactly, leaving usable boot space open or closed. Galvanised bodywork aids corrosion resistance. Keep service records and watch the timing chain on the M271 engine.
Length 4089 mm, Width 1777 mm, Height 1296 mm, Wheelbase 2430 mm (SLK 2004–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive type sheet R 171 E 18 ML / 171.442, SLK 200 Kompressor, standard production 01.2004–02.2008, DaimlerChrysler press kit “The new Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class”, Stuttgart, 15 March 2004, technical-data and safety chapters: EC kerb weight.