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2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Research

2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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Transmissions: 5-Speed Automatic; 6-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
Supercharger compressor
2,295 cc 2.3 liters 4 in-line front engine with 90.9 mm bore, 88.4 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 60 liter premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: SAE and 143 kW , 192 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.35
Fixed hoop convertible rollover protection
Hardtop electric convertible roof with glass rear window
Driver power heated body color door mirrors with automatic operation , passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,011, overall width (mm): 1,715, overall height (mm): 1,280, wheelbase (mm): 2,400, front track (mm): 1,488, rear track (mm): 1,494 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,028
Front fog lights
High pressure headlight cleaners
Conventional lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Black paint , gloss paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,386
Windshield wipers with fixed intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Bose audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 269
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Coming home device
Dashboard full console with open storage box , floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Bucket seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Garage door opener
Lockable glove compartment
Height adjustable two head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 950, front hip room (mm): 1,389, front leg room (mm): 1,085, front shoulder room (mm): 1,313 and interior volume (liters): 1,240
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch
Front reading lights
Rear fog lights
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: two seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Six speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Telematics
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
Wind deflector behind seats