Mercedes-Benz R170

Mercedes-Benz R170
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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.

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 1996

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz R170 (from registration data). 4 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz R170
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.0 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“
2.3 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“230 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.7 l ยท 5-cylโ€“โ€“113 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.9 l ยท 5-cylโ€“โ€“145 km/hโ€“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.