Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic

Mercedes SLK 2008 3.0 petrol description

Cabrio Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2011. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 231 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Mercedes SLK 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 9.4 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes SLK fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes SLK version with manual gearbox (Mercedes SLK 3.0 300 2008 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes SLK 2008

Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes SLK 300 2008 Automatic
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 2008. January ... 2011. January 
Engine: 2996 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 207 g/km
Power: 231 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 300 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.9 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.4 l/100km (25 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.10m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.30m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Seats: 2 seats
Trunk capacity: 208 litres
Gross weight: 1770 kg

Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic engine M272 KE30

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2996 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 88 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.1 mm
Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Mercedes SLK 2008 300 2008 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.1 litres (7.5 quarts)
Power 231 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 300 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes E klase Mercedes CLK and 4 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes SLK cabrio [2008 - 2011] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2008 Kompressor

Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 184 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2008 Kompressor Automatic 1.8 Petrol 184 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes SLK 3.0 300 2008 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes SLK 3.0 300 2008 Automatic 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (7)
Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2008 3.5 Petrol 305 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2008 Automatic 3.5 Petrol 305 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (7)
Mercedes SLK 5.4 55 2008 AMG

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds

5.4 Petrol 360 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (7)
Mercedes SLK 2008 reviews
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