2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specs at a Glance
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class gets 27 mpg combined on the 2.0L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, weighs 3,549 lbs, measures 162.6 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 22 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 27 mpg (24 city / 32 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 9-spd · other 2016 trims rate 22–27 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- 2.0L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 9-spd · 3 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,549 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: SLK CLASS SLK 55 AMG 2DR CONVERTIBLE
- Length
- 162.6 in · 71.3 in wide · 51.2 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 95.7 in
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 |
| Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 · 5.5L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 |
| Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
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Fuel Cost for every year and trim
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Dimensions for every year and trim
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Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 · 5.5L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 · 2.0L | Automatic 9-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 24 | 32 | 27 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 | 32 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 · 3.5L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 8 · 5.5L | Automatic 7-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Premium Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 · 1.8L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 | Premium Gasoline |
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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is EPA-rated at up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway).
What engine does the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class have?
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class uses a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic 7-spd transmission.
What years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class are covered here?
This page documents 7 verified Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class configurations across model years 2015–2016.
Which model year of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the most fuel efficient?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class holds the highest combined rating at 27 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 26 MPG, a difference of 1 MPG (about 4%) across the 2 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class have?
The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class — 1.8L, 2L, 3.5L, 5.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class configuration on record here is Rear-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2016 data.