Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, the latest model year on record, is 162.6″ long, 71.3″ wide and 51.2″ tall on a 95.7″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,400 lb. At 13.5 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.5 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class generation, measured

FIG.01·Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2012–2016	162.6″	71.3″	51.2″	95.7″	3,395 lb

ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

SLK-Class year by year

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2016	162.6″	71.3″	95.7″	3,400 lb	3
2015	162.6″	71.3″	95.7″	3,400 lb	3
2014	162.6″	71.3″	95.7″	3,417 lb	3
2013	162.6″	71.3″	95.7″	3,417 lb	3
2012	162.6″	71.3″	95.7″	3,395 lb	1

ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

SLK-Class on the used market

ForCar visitors have decoded 35 SLK-Class VINs; the most checked model years are 2013, 2008 and 2007.

FIG.05·Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2012–2016	55	18%	$17,893	70,148 mi
Other years	257	82%	$8,215	94,983 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a SLK-Class fit

FIG.02·Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	13.5 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	13.5 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.9 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 361 cars within 10″ of its length, the SLK-Class is heavier than 89% and wider than 86%.

FIG.03·Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 361 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	71.3″	67.7″	+3.6″
Wheelbase	95.7″	98″	−2.3″
Curb weight	3,400 lb	2,758 lb	+642 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

SLK-Class against its rivals

Next to the Honda CR-Z and Scion FR-S, the SLK-Class is the heaviest and the widest of the three.

FIG.04·Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (this car)	2016	162.6″	71.3″	3,400 lb
Honda CR-Z	2017	160.6″	68.5″	2,657 lb
Scion FR-S	2016	166.9″	70.1″	2,758 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 SLK-Class bigger than the 2015?

No. The 2016 and 2015 SLK-Class are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the SLK-Class or the Honda CR-Z?

The 2017 Honda CR-Z is 2.0″ shorter and 743 lb lighter than the 2016 SLK-Class.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 SLK-Class model years, 2012 to 2016. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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