Mercedes-Benz SLK 2011–2016 car dimensions: 4134 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1301 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,435 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 335 litres.
The two-seat cabin has sports seats with integral head restraints, a multifunction leather sports steering wheel and brushed aluminium trim. Standard kit includes single-zone air conditioning, TEMPOMAT cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC limiter, ATTENTION ASSIST, Audio 20 CD with 14.7 cm colour display, Bluetooth, USB and Aux-in. Optional items cover THERMOTRONIC dual-zone climate control, PARKTRONIC with parking guidance, reversing camera, PRE-SAFE Brake automatic emergency braking, Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist in the Driving Assistance package, plus AIRSCARF neck heating.
Boot volume is 335 litres with the vario-roof closed and drops to 225 litres when the roof is stowed. A movable load floor with securing straps aids packing.
No factory towing capacities are listed for this roadster. Payload is 315 kg. Sports suspension with firmer springs and dampers is optional. no heavy-duty cooling is noted.
The cabin feels sporty and high-quality with brushed aluminium trim as standard and optional wood. Sports seats offer firm lateral support and integrated NECK-PRO head restraints. Air conditioning is standard. two-zone THERMOTRONIC is optional. Optional AIRSCARF neck heating and AIRGUIDE draught-stop extend open-top use. Optional panoramic vario-roof or MAGIC SKY CONTROL glass roof adds light and space when closed. Seats are fabric standard or optional leather. electric multi-way adjustment with memory and lumbar comes in the optional Memory Package. Heated seats are optional.
Combined fuel use 6.1-6.8 l/100 km petrol depending on transmission. CO2 from 142 g/km.
ASSYST service indicator standard. small service every 25 000 km or 12 months, large every 50 000 km or 24 months.
Standard safety: ATTENTION ASSIST, six airbags, NECK-PRO crash-active head restraints, active bonnet, ESP, ABS, BAS, Adaptive Brake.
Optional PRE-SAFE and PRE-SAFE Brake. no Euro NCAP rating published for this generation.
The SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY is the most economical roadster in its class. With optional 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic it uses 6.1 litres of premium petrol per 100 km combined and emits 142 g/km CO2. Manual figures are 6.4-6.8 l/100 km and 149-158 g/km CO2. ECO start/stop is standard on all variants. Tank holds 60 litres.
Service follows the ASSYST system. Intervals are every 25 000 km or 12 months for a minor service and every 50 000 km or 24 months for a major service. Two-year manufacturer warranty without mileage limit applies. High-quality wear parts keep long-term costs reasonable for a sports roadster.
Safety kit is comprehensive for the segment. Standard items include ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection, dual-stage front airbags, sidebags, headbags, NECK-PRO head restraints, active bonnet for pedestrian protection, ESP, ABS, BAS and Adaptive Brake with HOLD. Optional PRE-SAFE anticipatory protection and PRE-SAFE Brake add autonomous braking. Intelligent Light System and other aids are available. No official Euro NCAP score exists for the R172.
Living with the car is straightforward. The lightweight vario-roof opens or closes in under 20 seconds and leaves usable boot space even when down. Regular checks of the roof seals and electrics keep it reliable. Standard equipment already covers daily needs. options like heated seats and draught control make open driving practical year-round.
Length 4134 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1301 mm, Wheelbase 2430 mm (SLK 2011–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class brochure, technical data as of 22 July 2011, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive type sheet R 172 E 18 LR.