SLK 230 Compressor
- Combustion principle: four-stroke Otto (with manifold-injection and supercharger with charge-air cooling; emission control device with 3-way catalyst)
- Configuration: front, longitudinal; vertical
- Engine type: M 111 E 23 ML EVO / 111.983
- Number of cylinders / arrangement: 4 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right
- Bore x Stroke: 90.9 x 88.4 mm
- Total displacement: 2295 cc
- Compression ratio: 9.0
- Rated output: 145 kW / 197 hp at 5300 rpm
- Rated torque: 280 Nm at 2500 - 5000 rpm
- Number of valves / arrangement: 2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead
- Valve operation: 2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable)
- Camshaft drive: double roller chain
- Fuel system: microprocessor-controlled injection system with HFM (Siemens SIM 4 LE engine management) / supercharger with intercooling
- Fuel tank: position / capacity: above the rear axle / 60 l
- Frame design: steel unit body
- Front-wheel suspension: double wishbone
- Rear-wheel suspension: multilink suspension
- Front springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Rear springs: coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser
- Shock absorber front/rear: gas-pressure shock absorbers
- Steering: recirculating-ball power steering
- Brake system (foot brake): hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system, from 03.1997 with Brake Assist; disc brakes front (internally ventilated) and rear
- Parking brake (hand brake): mechanical (manually operated), acting on rear wheels
- Wheels: light-alloy wheels
- Wheel rims: front: 7 J x 16 H 2; rear: 8 J x 16 H 2
- Tires: front: 205/55 R 16 91 V; rear: 225/50 R 16 92 V
- Driven wheels: rear wheels
- Drivetrain: divided cardan shaft
- Gearing: 5-speed automatic transmission
- Availibility: optional
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch (governed)
- Transmission type: planetary gear system
- Gear ratios: I. 3.93; II. 2.41; III. 1.49; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.10
- Final drive ratio: 3.27
- Maximum speed: 237 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 s
- Fuel consumption: 13.5 / 7.0 / 9.4 l
- by Guideline: 93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
- Gearing: 6-speed manual transmission
- Availibility: as standard
- Shifting: central floor gear shift lever
- Clutch: dry single-disc clutch
- Transmission type: change-speed gear
- Gear ratios: I. 4.46; II. 2.61; III. 1.72; IV. 1.25; V. 1.0; VI. 0.84; R. 4.06
- Final drive ratio: 3.27
- Maximum speed: 240 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 s
- Fuel consumption: 14.1 / 7.3 / 9.8 l
- by Guideline: 93/116/EC; figures apply to City (urban) / EUDC (extra-urban) / NEDC (New European Driving Cycle, average from <36.8%> City and <63.2%> EUDC)
- Wheelbase: 2400 mm
- Front / rear track: 1488 / 1485 mm
- Length: 4010 mm
- Width: 1715 mm
- Height: 1279 mm
- Kerb weight: 1385 kg
- by Guideline: EC 92/21 (including driver, 68 kg, and baggage, 7 kg; tank 90 % full)
- Gross weight: 1645 kg
- Units produced: 47,305
- Prices: 01.2000: DM 66,004.00
01.2001: EUR 34,104.00 (DM 66,701.62)
01.2002: EUR 34,626.00
02.2003: EUR 35,148.00