The Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 (2011-2016) was offered with 11 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5L Petrol | 421 hp | 540 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 4.6 s | 8.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 3.5L Petrol | 306 hp | 370 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.6 s | 7.1 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 245 hp | 370 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 5.8 s | 5.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.1L Diesel | 204 hp | 500 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 245 km/h | 6.6 s | 4.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.1L Diesel | 204 hp | 500 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 244 km/h | 6.5 s | 4.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 204 hp | 310 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 243 km/h | 6.6 s | 6.2 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 204 hp | 310 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 244 km/h | 6.5 s | 6.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 184 hp | 300 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 7.0 s | 5.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.0L Petrol | 184 hp | 300 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 7.0 s | 6.1 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 184 hp | 270 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 237 km/h | 7.0 s | 6.1 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 1.8L Petrol | 184 hp | 270 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 7.3 s | 6.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.