Mercedes-Benz R170

The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of compact luxury roadsters manufactured by Mercedes-Benz from 1996 until 2004, using a shortened variant of the W202 Mercedes C-Class platform.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1996 |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz R170 (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| 2.3 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 230 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.7 l ยท 5-cyl | โ | โ | 113 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.9 l ยท 5-cyl | โ | โ | 145 km/h | โ | โ |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
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Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz R170 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.