Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 SLK230.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 690 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine air filter | 6040941904 |
| Battery | 0009823108 |
| Front wiper blades | 1708200845 |
| Thermostat | 015997234864 alt 1112000915 |
| Cabin air filter | 2108300818 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 157.9 in |
| Overall width | 67.7 in |
| Overall height | 50.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3053 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 58.7 / 58.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 7.5-9.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | MTF meeting MB Sheet 231.10 |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.5-3.5 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 25 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.80-1.90 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 690 cca |
| Engine Compression | Standard: 156-213, Supercharged: 109-152 psi |
| Brake Application | WITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 41 ft-lbs / 38 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs / 85 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Brake Application | WITH SOLID ROTOR / WITH VENTED ROTOR |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.354 in / 0.866 in / 0.984 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.354 in / 0.866 in / 0.984 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.299 in / 0.787 in / 0.906 in |
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