Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is available in Rear-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.

Latest model year (2016):

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is offered in Rear-Wheel Drive configuration.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2016Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd6 3.5L24
2016Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L22
2016Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 9-spd4 2.0L27
2015Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd4 1.8L26
2015Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd6 3.5L24
2015Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 LRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 7-spd8 5.5L22
2015Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 LRear-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd4 1.8L26

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is available in Rear-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class come with AWD or 4WD?

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.

Browse other makes