Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 SLK55.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 680 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, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 161 in |
| Overall width | 70.5 in |
| Overall height | 50 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3461 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 60.6 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 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.5-13.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 258 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | Prior to VIN 1F187120 and SLK AMG, 1.47; SLK From VIN 1F187120, 1.16. lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.06 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 48 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 680 cca |
| Pressure Test | 20.3 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 185-192 °F |
| Engine Compression | 174-232 psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 62 ft-lbs / 18 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs / 84 ft-lbs |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.023 in / 1.259 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.023 in / 1.259 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.968 in / 1.204 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.944 in / 1.181 in |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 60 inch lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90 | 60 in |
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