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{{Infobox automobile
| image = 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 AMG Sport CDi BlueTec 2.1 Front.jpg
| name = Mercedes-Benz R172
| manufacturer = Daimler AG
| aka = Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (facelift)
| production = 2011–2020
| class = [[Engineering:Sports car|Sports car]] ([[Engineering:S-segment|S]])
| layout = [[Engineering:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive]]
| assembly = Germany: [[Place:Bremen|Bremen]] (Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant)
| platform = W212<ref>https://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf</ref>
| related ={{ubl
  | [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)|Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212)]]
  | [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218)|Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (C218)]]<ref>https://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf</ref>
  | [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231)|Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R231)]]<ref>https://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf</ref>
  | [[Engineering:Mercedes-AMG GT|Mercedes-AMG GT]]<ref>https://webthesis.biblio.polito.it/10713/1/tesi.pdf</ref>
  }}
| body_style = 2-door [[Engineering:Retractable hardtop|retractable hardtop]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''petrol:'''
  | 1.6&nbsp;L ''M270'' [[Engineering:Turbocharger|turbo]] I4 (SLC 180)
  | 1.8&nbsp;L M271 DE 18 LA [[Engineering:Turbocharger|turbo]] I4 (2011-2015)
  | 2.0&nbsp;L M274 DE 20 LA turbo I4 (2015-2020)
  | 3.0&nbsp;L M276 DE 30 twin-turbo V6 (AMG SLC43)
  | 3.5&nbsp;L M276 DE 35 V6 (SLK 350)
  | 5.5&nbsp;L M152 DE 55 V8 (SLK 55 AMG 2012-2015)
  | '''diesel:'''
  | 2.1&nbsp;L [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM651 engine|OM651 DE 22 LA]] 2-stage turbo I4
  }}
| transmission = 6-speed [[Engineering:Manual transmission|manual]]<br />5-speed ''5G-Tronic'' [[Engineering:Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />7-speed ''7G-Tronic'' automatic<br />9-speed ''[[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 9G-Tronic transmission|9G-Tronic]]'' automatic (SLC, Facelift)
| wheelbase = {{convert|97.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web | url = https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/mercedes-benz/slk-class/2015/specs/slk-class-slk350-369127| title = 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2dr Roadster SLK350 Specs| access-date=April 13, 2020 | work=cars.usnews.com}}</ref>
| length = {{convert|162.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|71.5|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|51.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171)|Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R171)]]
| successor = 
| designer = Il-hun Yoon (2007, 2008)
}}

The third generation of [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class ('''SLC-Class''')]] (series '''R172''') was launched in Stuttgart in January 2011,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/03/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-roadster-unwrapped-in-stuttgart/|title=2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster unwrapped in Stuttgart|author=Michael Harley|date=3 February 2011|work=Autoblog}}</ref> with a subsequent public launch at the [[Engineering:Geneva Motor Show#2011|2011 Geneva Motor Show]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Geneva motor show 2011 - Mercedes-Benz SLK|url=http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/geneva-motor-show-2011/mercedes-benz-slk/255650|work=What Car?|access-date=1 February 2013|date=28 February 2011}}</ref>  with international sales starting spring 2011. It is the successor of R171 series of roadsters which was originally launched in 2004. The SLC was discontinued after the 2020 model year.

==Initial release==
[[File:Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (R 172) – Frontansicht, 15. Oktober 2011, Velbert.jpg|thumb|left|Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY (Germany)]]
[[File:2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 AMG Sport CDi BlueTec 2.1 Rear.jpg|thumbnail|left|Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 AMG Sport (UK)]]
[[File:Mercedes-Benz SLK200 BlueEFFICIENCY MT (R172) interior.JPG|left|thumb|Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY interior]]
The design follows the themes of both the first and second generations, but incorporating radiator air intake design from the 190 SL roadster from the 1950s, and front end inspired by [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG|Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG]] Coupé and [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W218)|Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W218)]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/11q1/2012_mercedes-benz_slk-class-official_photos_and_info |title= 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-class - Official Photos and Info | first = Steve | last = Siler |date=13 January 2011 |publisher=Hearst Communications, Inc. | website = Car and Driver |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110809125352/http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/11q1/2012_mercedes-benz_slk-class-official_photos_and_info | archive-date=2011-08-09}}</ref>

"Edition 1" model includes special paint finish SHAPE in glacier grey, panoramic vario-roof, Dynamic Handling package, AMG bodystyling, two-tone designo nappa leather with contrasting topstitching, AIRSCARF, ambient lighting and more.

Orders began in from 17 January 2011, and arrived to dealer showrooms on 26 March 2011. Early models include SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY, SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY, SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1343398-1-1359611-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-1549054-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1384374031702|title=The new Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster: Passion meets efficiency - Daimler Global Media Site > Brands & Products > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars > SLK > as of 2011|date=16 February 2011|work=daimler.com}}</ref> US models went on sale in 2011 as 2012 model year vehicles.

For 2014 model year, minor changes were made to standard equipment, and AMG Sports package renamed to AMG Line.

===Roadster Pure (2011-2020)===
It is a version of SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with 7-speed automatic transmission, panoramic vario-roof, and the multimedia system COMAND Online. 18-inch light-alloy wheels in 5-twin-spoke design, lowered sports suspension by {{convert|10|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, LED daytime running lights, metallic paint and leather heated seats.

===SLK 250 CDI (2011-2020)===
It is the first version of SLK-class vehicle with diesel engine. Ordering of SLK 250 CDI began on 13 September 2011. Early models include 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission, followed by six-speed manual transmission models in the second quarter of 2012. A BlueEFFICIENCY version of the SLK 250 CDI with 6-speed manual transmission was added to the range in the spring of 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-614251-1-1477193-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1359674985300|title=The latest on the C- and E-Class and the SLK: Bestsellers on top form - Daimler Global Media Site > Brands & Products > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars > C-Class > Sedan > Previous Model > 2011-2013|date=27 March 2014|work=daimler.com}}</ref> SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 7-speed automatic transmission is sold in Germany and the UK.The dimensions of the car is : Length: {{convert|4134|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}, Width: {{convert|1817|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}, Height: {{convert|1303|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}, Wheelbase: {{convert|2430|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}.

===SLK 55 AMG (2012-2015)===
The SLK 55 AMG was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/21/mercedes-benz-details-new-variable-displacement-v8-for-slk55-amg |title=Mercedes-Benz details new variable-displacement V8 for SLK55 AMG |publisher=Autoblog |date= 2011-07-21 |access-date=2011-07-24}}</ref> and went on sale in January 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1417294-1-1417406-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html|title=The new SLK 55 AMG: Top marks in all disciplines - Daimler Global Media Site > Brands & Products > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-AMG > SLK > as of 2011|date=7 October 2014|work=daimler.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ausmotive.com/2011/08/22/2012-mercedes-benz-slk-55-amg.html |title=2012 Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG |publisher=AUSmotive.com |access-date=2011-08-22}}</ref>

It is powered by the M152 engine, rated at {{convert|422|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm and {{convert|540|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,500 rpm, and equipped with AMG cylinder management, start/stop function, sports exhaust system with integrated exhaust flaps, AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, AMG sports suspension with torque vectoring brakes and AMG direct-steer system, 3-stage ESP, ventilated and perforated brake discs on all wheels with 360 x 36&nbsp;mm front and 330 x 22&nbsp;mm rear brake discs.

===Equipment===
The third generation continues with the two-piece metal folding roof known as a Vario Roof, which includes a choice of a roof painted in the vehicle colour, a panoramic vario-roof with dark-tinted windows, or the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL, which contains glass roof that can be switched to light or dark.

===Engines===
{| class="wikitable collapsible sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|+Petrol engines
!Model||Years||Type||Power at rpm|| Torque at rpm
|-
|SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY||2011-2015||{{convert|1796|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} I4 turbo (M271 DE 18 LA) || {{convert|184|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,250 ||{{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,800-4,600
|-
|SLC 200
|2015-2020
|{{convert|1991|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} I4 turbo (M274 DE 20 LA)
|{{convert|184|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,250
|{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,200-4,000
|-
|SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY||2011-2015||{{convert|1796|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} I4 turbo (M271 DE 18 LA) ||{{convert|204|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 ||{{convert|310|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-4,300
|-
|SLC 300
|2015-2020
|{{convert|1991|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} I4 turbo (M274 DE 20 LA)
|{{convert|245|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500
|{{convert|370|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,300-4,000
|-
|SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY||2011-2015||{{convert|3498|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} V6 (M276 DE 35) ||{{convert|306|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,500 ||{{convert|370|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500-5,250
|-
|SLK 55 AMG||2012-2015||{{convert|5461|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} V8 (M152 DE 55) ||{{convert|422|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 ||{{convert|540|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 4,500
|-
|AMG SLC 43||2015-2020||{{convert|2996|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} V6 twin-turbo (M276 DE 30) ||{{convert|367 - 390|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 ||{{convert|540|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,600-4,000
|}

{| class="wikitable collapsible sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|+Diesel engines
!Model||Years||Type||Power at rpm|| Torque at rpm
|-
|SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY||2012-||{{convert|2143|cc|cuin|0|abbr=on}} 16V I4 2-stage turbo ([[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz OM651 engine|OM651 DE 22 LA]]) || {{convert|204|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,200 ||{{convert|500|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,600-1,800
|}

ECO start/stop is included for all engine models.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/254855/ |title=Autocar 13 January 2011 |publisher=Autocar.co.uk |date=2011-03-01 |access-date=2011-06-02}}</ref>

===Transmissions===
{| class="wikitable collapsible sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|+Petrol engines
!Model||Years||Types
|-
|SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY||2011-2015||6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
|-
|SLK 200
|2015-
|6-speed manual, 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC)
|-
|SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY||2011-||6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
|-
|SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY||2011-||7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
|-
|SLK 55 AMG||2012-||7-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS)
|}

{| class="wikitable collapsible sortable" style="font-size:95%;"
|+Diesel engines
!Model||Years||Types
|-
|SLK 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY||2012-||6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic (7G-TRONIC PLUS)
|}

===Performance===
{| class=wikitable
!Model!!Years!!0–{{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} <br>acceleration (second)!!Top speed !!Emissions {{CO2}}
|-
|SLK 200 ||2011–||7.3||{{convert|239|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}  ||158 g/km
|-
|SLK 250 CDI automatic ||2011–||6.7||{{convert|243|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}  ||132 g/km
|-
|SLK 250 automatic ||2011–||6.6||{{convert|243|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} ||153 g/km
|-
|SLK 350 automatic||2011–||5.6||{{convert|249|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (electronically limited)||167 g/km
|-
|SLK 55 AMG automatic||2012–||4.6<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/performance/2016/1557965/mercedes-benz_slk_55_amg.html|title=2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (aut. 7) detailed performance review|work=www.automobile-catalog.com}}</ref>||{{convert|280|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} (electronically limited)||195 g/km
|}

====Facelift (SLC-Class)====
In December 2015 Mercedes presented to the press the new version named SLC-Class, announcing a March 2016 launch date to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the original SLK.<ref name="turbo-Dec-16">{{cite web|url=http://www.turbo.fr/actualite-automobile/789640-salon-detroit-2016-mercedes-slc/|title=Salon Detroit 2016 : Mercedes SLC|work=turbo.fr|date=12 June 2023 }}</ref>

[[File:2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC43 in Selenite Gray Metallic, front left.jpg|thumb|left|Mercedes-Benz AMG SLC 43]]
[[File:Mercedes-Benz, GIMS 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS1263).jpg|thumb|SLC 300 Final Edition]]
* '''SLC 180''' 4 cylinders, 1.6L turbo, 156&nbsp;PS, 250 Nm, 5.6 L/100&nbsp;km, 127 g {{CO2}}/km, 0–{{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 7.9 s, {{convert|226|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
* '''SLC 200''' 4 cylinders, 2.0L turbo, 184&nbsp;PS, 300 Nm, 5.7 L/100&nbsp;km, 133 g/km, 0–{{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 7.0s, {{convert|240|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
* '''SLC 300''' 4 cylinders, 2.0L turbo, 245&nbsp;PS, 370 Nm, 5.8 L/100&nbsp;km, 134 g/km, 0–{{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 5.8s, {{convert|250|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
* '''AMG SLC 43''' V6, 3.0L biturbo, 367 - 390&nbsp;PS, 520 Nm, 7.8 L/100&nbsp;km, 178 g/km, 0–{{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 4.7s, {{convert|250|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}
* '''SLC 250d''' 4 cylinders, 2.1L turbodiesel 204&nbsp;PS, 4.4 L/100&nbsp;km, 114 g/km, 0–{{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 6.6s, {{convert|245|km/h|0|abbr=on}}<ref name="turbo-Dec-16"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1872670-1-1873297-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html|title=The new SLC: New name, new dynamic|work=Daimler-Benz|access-date=2017-10-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160414092839/http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1872670-1-1873297-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html|archive-date=2016-04-14|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/mercedes-slc-revealed/ |title=Mercedes SLC revealed  |work=telegraph.co.uk |date=8 April 2016 |last1=Robbins |first1=Alex }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://jbrcapital.com/blog/the-slk-to-slc-class-facelift/ |title=Goodbye SLK, hello new Mercedes SLC roadster!  |work=jbrcapital.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/autos/mercedes-slc-more-than-just-a-name-change-1.2702499|title=Mercedes SLC more than just a name change |work=ctvnews.ca |date=16 December 2015 }}</ref>
All versions have as standard the [[Engineering:Mercedes-Benz 9G-Tronic transmission|9G-Tronic]] automatic gearbox, except for the 180 and 200 in which a manual 6-speed gearbox is standard,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lefigaro.fr/automobile/2015/12/16/30002-20151216ARTFIG00089-mercedes-slc-la-nouvelle-mouture-du-slk.php|title=Mercedes SLC, la nouvelle mouture du SLK|work=lefigaro.fr |date=16 December 2015 }}</ref> although the automatic is available in option.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autonews.fr/nouveautes/nouveaute/204004-mercedes-slc-slk-amg-moteurs/|title=Mercedes SLC : adieu SLK |work=autonews.fr|date=16 December 2015 }}</ref>

{{clear}}

==References==
===Notes===
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===Bibliography===
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{{refbegin}}
* {{cite book |last1=Allner |first1=Michael |title=Mercedes-Benz SLK & SLC: alle Generationen, alle Baujahre |trans-title=Mercedes-Benz SLK & SLC: All Generations, All Model Years |date=2021 |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=9783613043671 |language=de}}
* {{cite book |last1=Koehling |first1=Bernd S. |title=Mercedes-Benz: Everything you want to know about the SLK R172 - From the SLK200 to the SLK 55AMG and Tuners |date=2021 |publisher=Independently published |isbn=9798736830558}}
{{refend}}

==External links==
Press kit:
*[http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1343398-1-1373044-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html The new Mercedes-Benz SLK: Passion meets efficiency]
*[http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1417294-1-1440419-1-0-0-0-0-1-11701-854934-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html The new SLK 55 AMG: Top marks in all disciplines]
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