#MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR DRIVERS#
#MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR MANUAL#

The SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR develops145 kW/197 hp and impressive torque of 280 newton metres upwards of 2500 rpm. Added to which, the Roadster consumes just 9.5 litres of premium unleaded per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined). The supercharger allows the SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.2 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 223 km/h. The supercharger makes its presence felt at a surprisingly low engine speed, with the engine delivering its maximum torque of 230 newton metres at only 2500 rpm â€“ an imposing figure, which is maintained up to 4800 rpm. Even the entry-level model, the SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR, is equipped with a mechanical supercharger, and thus the means to deliver 120 kW/163 hp. State-of-the-art four-cylinder engines and two powerful six-cylinder engines with 3.2-litre displacement set the tone under the bonnet of the Mercedes Roadster. SLK 32 AMG) and SPEEDTRONIC fitted as standard.Įngines with output ranging from 120 kW/163 hp to 260 kW/354 hp

#MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR MANUAL#

In addition to the innovative vario-roof, which transforms the two-seater from an open-top roadster to a weatherproof coupÃ© in a matter of seconds, the SLK-Class also comes with the Electronic Stability Program (ESP Â® ), six-speed manual transmission (excl. A small light indicates when the system has been successfully defeated.Some 40 international prizes and awards â€“ ranging from the â€Golden Steering Wheelâ€ to such accolades as â€Most Beautiful Car in the Worldâ€ â€“ are evidence of the wide popularity of the compact Roadster, whose technology, design and equipment meets the highest standards for cars in this class. One very cool feature is the nifty BabySmart childseat recognition system that automatically deactivates the passenger-side airbags when a special seat is used. We considered the seatbelts hard to reach, as they tuck back by the B-pillar, and owners pined for fully adjustable power seats. Easy to please, 86.2 percent of owners deemed the comfort to be above average. Surprisingly, this seemed to concern relatively few owners who are apparently better-proportioned, genetically perfect specimens.

#MERCEDES SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR DRIVERS#

Several staff drivers found that their knees rubbed on an underdash pad and the center console. We judged the seats to be high-school bleacher firm with limited legroom. Unfortunately, our steering gear developed a strange rubbing sound at the loan's end, howling like a mating Walrus, despite properly topped steering fluid. Equally telling, only a mere 2.2 percent found it to be below average.Ĭommunication from the taut chassis is superb, with the telescoping steering wheel giving a good measure of feedback and balanced control. These criticisms didn't seem to affect surveyed acceleration ratings, which 62.7 percent of owners ranked as above average. Logbook entries draw sonic comparisons to Massey-Ferguson tractors and gripe that highway passing maneuvers cause more engine noise than acceleration. Numerous owners suggested a V-6 engine as the best solution, like the silken unit employed in the M-Class, but Mercedes chose to fit the four-cylinder for weight and packaging reasons. Our staffers were disappointed with the engine's rough aural character and limited output. It is in this higher rpm zone that the SLK becomes lively, with the excitement hitting a 5800-rpm redline wall. As the revolutions climb to 4000 rpm, the supercharger whirs and the engine produces a raspy snarl that increases to a whiskey-voiced banshee scream. The Sunburst Yellow two-door zips to 60 mph in a swift 6.9 seconds, despite initial throttle laziness common on current Mercedes products. Although known only by impersonal initials, the SLK's middle-name is certainly 'Fun.' Under the sloping hood lurks a 2.3-liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine invigorated by a Roots-type Eaton M62 supercharger and an air-to-air intercooler, producing 185 horsepower.

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