Real Mercedes SLK fuel consumption
Mercedes SLK real fuel consumption by user reviews is approximately 16% higher compared to official consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 8% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 23% higher. Above consumption difference is the average for all Mercedes SLK produced from 1996 to 2015. For Mercedes SLK produced up to 2006 the difference in real fuel consumption by user reviews is on average +3%, while for those produced after 2006 it is on average +18%.
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
Average difference between user reported and stated consumption
All carmakers average fuel economy difference between advertised and user reported
See below for the actual consumption of each generation and version.
2011
Mercedes SLK 2011
Average real petrol consumption difference: +34% Average real diesel consumption difference: +23%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes SLK versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Fuel | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY 184 HP MT | Petrol | 6.4 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km+23% |
| 1.8Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic 184 HP AT | Petrol | 6.1 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km+41% |
| 1.8MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R172) 250 BlueEFFICIENCY 204 HP AT | Petrol | 6.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km+37% |
| 2.1MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R172) 250 CDI BlueEFICIENCY MT | Diesel | 5.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km+20% |
| 2.1MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R172) 250 CDI BlueEFICIENCY Automatic AT | Diesel | 5.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km+26% |
| 3.5MERCEDES BENZ SLK (R172) 350 BlueEFFICIENCY AT | Petrol | 7.1 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+35% |
| 5.5Mercedes SLK 2012 5.5 AMG SLK 55 AT | Petrol | 8.4 l/100km |
2008
Mercedes SLK 2008
Average real petrol consumption difference: +12%
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes SLK versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2008 Kompressor MT | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km+6% |
| 1.8Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2008 Kompressor Automatic AT | 8.0 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km+16% |
| 3.0Mercedes SLK 3.0 300 2008 MT | 9.3 l/100km | |
| 3.0Mercedes SLK 3.0 300 2008 Automatic AT | 8.9 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km+6% |
| 3.5Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2008 MT | 9.5 l/100km | |
| 3.5Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2008 Automatic AT | 9.0 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+12% |
| 5.4Mercedes SLK 5.4 55 2008 AMG AT | 12.0 l/100km | 14.3 l/100km+19% |
2004
Mercedes SLK 2004
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes SLK versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2004 Kompressor MT | 8.7 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+5% |
| 1.8Mercedes SLK 1.8 200 2004 Kompressor Automatic AT | 8.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km+3% |
| 3.0Mercedes SLK 3.0 280 2005 MT | 9.7 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km+7% |
| 3.0Mercedes SLK 3.0 280 2005 Automatic AT | 9.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km+3% |
| 3.5Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2004 MT | 10.6 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km-1% |
| 3.5Mercedes SLK 3.5 350 2004 Automatic AT | 10.1 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km+8% |
| 5.4Mercedes SLK 5.4 55 2004 AMG AT | 12.0 l/100km | 12.4 l/100km+3% |
2000
Mercedes SLK 2000
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes SLK versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Mercedes SLK 2.0 200 2000 Kompressor MT | 9.6 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km-1% |
| 2.0Mercedes SLK 2.0 200 2000 Kompressor Automatic AT | 9.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km+2% |
| 2.3Mercedes SLK 2.3 230 2000 Kompressor MT | 9.8 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km-1% |
| 2.3Mercedes SLK 2.3 230 2000 Kompressor Automatic AT | 9.4 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km+5% |
| 3.2Mercedes SLK 3.2 320 2000 218 HP MT | 11.1 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km-5% |
| 3.2Mercedes SLK 3.2 320 2000 Automatic 218 HP AT | 10.4 l/100km | 10.9 l/100km+5% |
| 3.2Mercedes SLK 3.2 32 2001 AMG 354 HP AT | 11.2 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km+3% |
1996
Mercedes SLK 1996
Average real petrol consumption difference: minor
Real and specified fuel consumption and differences for specific Mercedes SLK versions are shown in the table below.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0Mercedes SLK 2.0 200 1996 MT | 9.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km-1% |
| 2.0Mercedes SLK 2.0 200 1996 Automatic AT | 9.3 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km+6% |
| 2.3Mercedes SLK 2.3 230 1996 Kompressor MT | 9.3 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km0% |
| 2.3Mercedes SLK 2.3 230 1996 Kompressor Automatic AT | 9.5 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km+6% |
Real fuel consumption of other carmakers
The fuel consumption reported by users does not reflect the experience of all users, may be selective (depending on the driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the car and other circumstances) and should therefore not be taken as a representative indicator.