2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2016 model years7 variantsUp to 27 MPG combined

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

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive212924
Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L8 · 5.5LAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive192822
Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive243227

Detailed Specifications

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2016Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive212924Premium Gasoline
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L8 · 5.5LAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive192822Premium Gasoline
2016Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L4 · 2.0LAutomatic 9-spdRear-Wheel Drive243227Premium Gasoline
2015Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive233226Premium Gasoline
2015Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive212824Premium Gasoline
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L8 · 5.5LAutomatic 7-spdRear-Wheel Drive192822Premium Gasoline
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L4 · 1.8LManual 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive223226Premium 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.