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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
MSRP $54,350 - $61,650
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
MSRP $55,950 - $77,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
2.3L/140.0 3.2L/195.2
3.2L/195 2.3L/140
Fuel System
Supercharged SMPI SMPI
SMPI Supercharged SMPI
Horsepower
190 hp @ 5500 rpm 215 hp @ 5700 rpm
215 hp @ 5700 rpm 349 hp @ 6100 rpm 192 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 2500-4800 rpm 229 ft-lb @ 3000-4600 rpm
221 ft-lb @ 3000-4600 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 200 ft-lb @ 2500-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift
6-speed manual transmission AMG-enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift, SpeedShift (provides faster gear changes)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.4 - 13.0 L/100 km
10.8 - 13.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 8.0 L/100 km
7.8 - 9.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 13.0 L/100 km
7.8 - 13.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
53.0 L
60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
950 mm
950 mm
Front Leg Room
1,085 mm
1,085 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,313 mm
1,313 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,400 mm
2,400 mm
Length, Overall
4,011 mm
4,011 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,715 mm
1,715 mm
Height, Overall
1,280 mm
1,280 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,385 - 1,405 kg
1,386 - 1,461 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45ZR17 P205/55VR16
P225/45ZR17 P205/55VR16
Rear Tire Size
P245/40ZR17 P225/50VR16
P245/40ZR17 P225/50VR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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