Mercedes SLK 2004 350 2004 Automatic

Mercedes SLK 2004 3.5 petrol description

Cabrio Mercedes SLK 2004 350 2004 Automatic has been produced from July, 2004 to January, 2008. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.5 litres, which produces power of 272 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by double-row 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 290 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Mercedes SLK 3.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

Mercedes SLK 2004 350 2004 Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes SLK 2004 350 2004 Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Mercedes SLK 2004 350 2004 Automatic fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100km (9.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 10.9 litres per 100 km, which is 8% 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 3.5 350 2004 MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 10.6 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 13 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes SLK 2004

Mercedes SLK 2004 350 2004 Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes SLK 350 2004 Automatic
Body style: Cabrio
Production period: 2004. July ... 2008. January 
Engine: 3498 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 238 g/km
Power: 272 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 350 NM ON 3500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.1 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.6 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100km (21.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.09m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.30m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.5 meters
Seats: 2 seats
Trunk capacity: 208 litres
Gross weight: 1780 kg

Mercedes SLK 2004 350 2004 Automatic engine M272 KE35

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 480,000 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 3498 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 92.9 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 86 mm
Compression ratio 10.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Double-row 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 2004 350 2004 Automatic oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10.2 litres (10.8 quarts)
Power 258 - 272 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 340 - 350 NM ON 3500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 13 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2007 onwards.

Engine also used on Mercedes C klase Mercedes E klase Mercedes ML Mercedes S klase and 6 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 [2004 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2004 Kompressor

Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 163 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2004 Kompressor Automatic 1.8 Petrol 163 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (5)
Mercedes SLK 3.0 280 2005 Jun 2005 — Jan 2008 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes SLK 3.0 280 2005 Automatic Jun 2005 — Jan 2008 3.0 Petrol 231 HP 9.3 l/100km Automatic (7)
Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2004 Jul 2004 — Jan 2008 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2004 Automatic Jul 2004 — Jan 2008 3.5 Petrol 272 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (7)
Mercedes SLK 5.4 55 2004 AMG Oct 2004 — Jan 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds

5.4 Petrol 360 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (7)
Mercedes SLK 2004 reviews
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