Verified Performance Tests
Updated Apr 2026 · 18 recorded runs
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 0–60 Times
The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG Roadster, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.50 seconds at 116.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor Roadster, which took 6.9 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 91.8 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.31 seconds The average quarter mile time is 13.73 seconds at 103.47 mph.
Fastest 0–60
4.1sec
2012 SLK55 AMG Roadster
Average 0–60
5.31sec
Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.73sec
@ 103.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.9sec
1998 SLK230 Kompressor
Across 18 verified runs, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class ranges from 4.1 to 6.9 seconds 0–60, with a 5.31-second average.
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Tests by model year
18 tests · 7 years
▾
2015
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.70
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#15
2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK250 Roadster
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.70s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
22 C / 32 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#15 of 18
2012
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.04
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.48
sec
Recorded Tests
5
#01
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG Roadster
4.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.50s
¼ mi @ 116.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.50 sec
Trap Speed
116.0 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 18
#02
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG Roadster
4.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.60s
¼ mi @ 113.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.60 sec
Trap Speed
113.3 mph
Engine
5.5L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 18
#08
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.60s
¼ mi @ 102.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
102.9 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 18
#10
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
20 C / 29 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 18
#16
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK250 Roadster
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 93.5 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
93.5 mph
Engine
1.8L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
22 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 18
2009
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
5.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.25
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#12
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.00 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
18 C / 26 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 18
#14
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK300 Roadster
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.50s
¼ mi @ 96.1 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
96.1 mph
Engine
3.0L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
17 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 18
2005
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.95
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.37
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#03
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG Roadster
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.70s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 18
#04
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG Roadster
4.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.90s
¼ mi @ 111.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.90 sec
Trap Speed
111.0 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 18
#05
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG Roadster
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
12.80s
¼ mi @ 109.2 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.80 sec
Trap Speed
109.2 mph
Engine
5.4L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
14 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 18
#09
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
5.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.80s
¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.80 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 18
#11
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.90s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.90 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 18
#13
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 Roadster
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.10s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.10 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
3.5L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#13 of 18
2002
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.56
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.03
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#06
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK32 AMG Roadster
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 110.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.00 sec
Trap Speed
110.0 mph
Engine
3.2L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 18
#07
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK32 AMG Roadster
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.06s
¼ mi @ 108.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
4.62 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.06 sec
Trap Speed
108.7 mph
Engine
3.2L Supercharger V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
16 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#7 of 18
2001
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.80
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.10
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#17
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK320 Roadster
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
3.2L V6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#17 of 18
1998
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
6.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.20
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#18
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor Roadster
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 91.8 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
91.8 mph
Engine
2.3L Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
19 C / 27 H / 21.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Roadster
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#18 of 18
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class on record is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK55 AMG Roadster, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.50 seconds at 116.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor Roadster, which takes 6.9 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 18 verified runs, a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class reaches 60 mph in 5.31 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.73 seconds at roughly 103.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 7 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class can do, not a single marketing claim.
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