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23-703: The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of compact luxury roadsters manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1995 and 2004, using a shortened variant of the W202 Mercedes C-Class platform. With over 300,000 manufactured, the first generation SLK was replaced by the Mercedes R171 SLK in 2004. The SLK nameplate derives from the roadster 's design mission to be sportlich (sporty), leicht (light) and kurz (compact). The R170 Mercedes SLK

46-646: A more angular steering wheel, AMG instrument dials, an updated front and rear bumper with larger air intakes, and larger brakes; from 300 mm (12 in), upgraded to 334 mm (13 in) in diameter. SLK 32 production started from January 2001, to March 2004. A total of 4,333 were produced; 979 were sold in Germany, 2,056 were imported to the US, and 263 to the UK. Production for facelift models began after February 2000. Major changes include: The following are production figures for

69-483: A sculpted front apron with black-mesh air intakes. Wider wheels were also available on SLK 230 Kompressor models. Other available options included a 5-speed "Touch Shift" 5G-Tronic automatic transmission, heated seats, xenon headlamps, a premium Bose sound system, a trunk-mounted 6-CD changer, 8-way power seats, and a manually telescoping steering wheel. Many of these options were standard on the SLK 32 AMG. The SLK 200 Kompressor

92-610: A stiffer body/shell and a design inspired by the W221 S-Class with some influences from the C219 CLS-Class . The C-Class received a facelift in 2011 for the 2012 model year including new LED taillights, a revised dashboard and instrument cluster layout, and a revised front fascia and headlights. The W204 platform continued into 2015 with the C-Class coupe. The final farewell of the W204, and also

115-470: Is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG . Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997. The C-Class has been available with a " 4MATIC " four-wheel drive option since 2002. The third generation (W204) was launched in 2007 while the current W206 generation

138-590: Is based on the SLK I Concept , presented during Spring of 1994 at the Turin Motor Show , and SLK II Concept , presented during Fall of 1994 at the Paris Motor Show , which is a two-seater roadster concept car that features a folding metal electro-hydraulic roof , dubbed 'vario-roof' by Mercedes , and takes 25 seconds to operate. A German design patent was filed on 30 September 1993, with the final production version of

161-430: The Turin Motor Show on 22 April 1996, appearing as a modern incarnation of the 1950s Mercedes-Benz 190SL , by returning to four cylinders and with an identical 94-inch (2,400 mm) wheelbase. A facelift was introduced to all models in 2000, featuring an updated design and updated engines. The R171 SLK was unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show . It features increased use of high-strength steel, and improvements to

184-420: The 2018 Geneva Motor Show, including exterior changes and new engines. The W206 C-Class was unveiled on 23 February 2021. In China, the C-Class was launched in a long-wheelbase version (V206). For the first time, all W206 C-Class models are equipped with four-cylinder engines coupled with an integrated starter generator (15 kW electric motor) and a 48-volt electrical system. The C-Class All-Terrain (X206)

207-464: The 20th anniversary of the SLK-Class. The model range was also renamed to SLC-Class to conform to the new Mercedes nomenclature, and introduced new engines and a revised design. In 2020, Mercedes-Benz released a Final Edition to commemorate the end of the car's production run. The following are the sales figures for the SLK-Class since 2001: Mercedes-Benz C-Class The Mercedes-Benz C-Class

230-559: The R170 SLK: Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class The former name "SLK" was derived from sportlich (sporty), leicht (lightweight), and kurz (short). With the release of the facelift R172 in 2016, the SLK-Class was renamed to SLC-Class in accordance with the revised nomenclature adopted by Mercedes. Under this scheme, roadsters use the base name "SL", followed by the model's placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy,

253-627: The SLK introduced at the Turin Motor Show on 22 April 1996. The R170 SLK is based on the W202 C-Class platform , sharing many drivetrain and chassis components, as well as using a shortened version of the floor pan. The wheelbase is also identical to the wheelbase of the 190SL and 300SL , at 2,400 mm (94.5 in). The platform of the R170 Mercedes SLK is also used by the Chrysler Crossfire , which shares 80% of its components with

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276-464: The car's torsional strength and aerodynamic efficiency. Models feature a more compact, revised roof mechanism that is operated in 22 seconds (previously 25 seconds), resulting in an increase in boot capacity by 63 liters (2.2 cu ft). The R171 also introduced the Airscarf system that integrates neck-level heating system into the headrests of the car. The front-end design of the car was inspired by

299-558: The car. Standard equipment includes power seats, power windows, power steering , dual-zone climate control , dimmable interior mirror, and alloy wheels. Safety features include front and side driver and passenger airbags , anti-lock brakes , and electronic stability control . Models could also be optioned with the AMG body design package, also sometimes called a "sport package" that features body colour side skirts, chromed tailpipes, 17-inch AMG alloy wheels on lower profile performance tires, and

322-460: The letter "C", being the roadster equivalent to the C-Class . The R170 Mercedes SLK was the first generation compact roadster produced by Mercedes-Benz , from 1995 to 2004. It was designed from late 1991 under Bruno Sacco , with a final design being completed in early 1993 and approved by the board, with a German design patent filed on September 30, 1993. The production SLK-Class was introduced at

345-660: The naturally aspirated V8, was in the Edition 507 model. This had increased power, lightweight wheels and the vented hood from the Black Series. The W205 C-Class was launched at the 2014 North American International Auto Show . The new structure was significantly lighter using aluminium and high-strength steel extensively throughout the body, resulting in a 100-kilogram (220 lb) weight decrease. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class 205 chassis spawned four C-Class bodystyles; sedan (W205), wagon (S205), coupe (C205), and cabriolet (A205). The car

368-491: The noses found in Formula One cars. It was facelifted in 2008 and featured new engines and minor exterior design changes. The R172 SLK was released in 2011. It was available with a range of inline-four , V6 , and V8 , diesel and petrol engines, and introduced an electronically operated window tint shade for the sunroof, called Magic Sky Control. A facelift was released for vehicles produced from March 2016, to coincide with

391-430: The same, though upgraded version of M112 engine as in the SLK 320, but has a helical twin-screw supercharger and water-to-air intercooler . The SLK 32 AMG introduced Mercedes' new SpeedShift 5G-Tronic (automatic) transmission , that allow for manual shifting of the gears, and faster automatic downshifts before overtaking. There was no manual transmission option available for the SLK 32 AMG. The SLK 32 AMG features

414-523: Was exported and sold exclusively to Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Turkey, and Greece, and was only available with the Getrag five-speed manual transmission . After the 2000 facelift , the SLK 200 Kompressor was introduced to the worldwide market. *Acceleration times are for manual/automatic gearbox The SLK 32 AMG was introduced in 2001, designed to rival the BMW M Roadster and Porsche Boxster S . The car featured

437-653: Was introduced in March 2000 and production began on 18 July 2000. The sedan debuted with a range of inline-four and V6 petrol engines and inline-four and -five diesels, later W203's received the V6 diesel. Most of the engines were carried over from the W202, but the C320 was exclusive, offering 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS). The diesels now featured common rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers . A six-speed manual gearbox

460-420: Was launched in 2021. Initially available in sedan and a station wagon configurations, a fastback coupé (SportCoupé) variant followed and was later renamed to Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class . It remained in production until 2011 when a new W204 C-Class coupé replaced it for the 2012 model year. In May 1993, the first generation W202 C-Class was introduced as a replacement for the 190. The first C-Class (W202) sedan

483-579: Was manufactured on 1 June 1993. The C-Class sedan was the company's entry-level model up until 1997 when Mercedes launched the A-Class. Styling themes were carried over from the previous W201 series, but the new series had a smoother and rounder design than the last generation of compact Mercedes, with styling cues from the W124 E-Class (short, high trunk and taller tail lights), W140 S-Class (front end), and R129 SL-Class (headlights). The second generation C-Class

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506-613: Was officially unveiled on 16 December 2013. W205 production commenced on 4 February 2014 at the Bremen plant. Production was also undertaken at Mercedes-Benz plants in East London (South Africa), Iracemápolis (Brazil) and Tuscaloosa, Alabama (United States). European sales began in March 2014, while the vehicle went on sale in North America in September 2014. A mid-life update made its debut at

529-634: Was optional on some of the range, With exception to the C320 and C32 AMG. Notably (post 2005), for the first time, the number designations were no longer equivalent to the engine displacement, more specifically in the Mercedes C200 (1.8-litre), C240 (2.6-litre) and C200 CDI (2.2-litre). DaimlerChrysler introduced the W204 C-Class on 18 January 2007 and displayed it in the 2007 Geneva Auto Show . Sales started on 31 March 2007 in almost all European countries. The new family had an extended wheelbase and tracks,

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