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Mercedes R 172 Series Manual Directory

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On this page we have provided a collection of owner operation, service and repair manuals for the Mercedes-Benz Series R172 SLK 200, SLK 250, SLC 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG, SLK 250CDI vehicles that are available for download. Additionally, a production models timeline and statistics are provided.

Series (R172) 2011-2020 Production Models

Mercedes R172 Service Repair ManualsThe Mercedes-Benz R172 is the third generation of SLK-Class (SLC-Class) and sales launched in January 2011. It is the successor to the R171 series.

Early models included the SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY, SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY, SLK 350 BlueEFFICIENCY. US models went on sale in summer 2011 as 2012 model year vehicles.

Changes from the first and second generations R170, R171 incorporated a headlamp design from the 190 SL roadster from the 1950s, and front end inspired by Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé and CLS-Class (W218)

Mercedes R172 Production Specs

Production timeline included the SLK 200 2011-2015, SLC 200 2015-2020, SLK 250 2011-2015, SLC 300 2015-2020, SLK 350 2011-2015, SLK 55 AMG 2012-2015 and SLK 250CDI 2012-

The Roadster Pure (2011-2020) is a version of SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY. The SLK 250 CDI (2011-2016) is the first diesel engine SLK. The SLK 55 AMG (2012-2015) unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, is powered by the M152 engine, rated at 415 hp at 6,800 rpm, 398 lb.ft of torque at 4,500 rpm.

Transmission choices were manual shift and automatic options that included:

  • 6-speed manual
  • 7-speed automatic (7G-Tronic Plus)
  • 9-speed automatic (9G-Tronic)
  • 7-speed automatic (AMG Speedshift Plus)

Production Statistics

Model Years Petrol Engines T=Turbo Power at RPM Trans (M)anual (A)uto
SLK 200** 2011-2015 1,796cc I4T (M271 DE 18 LA) 181hp@5,250 6spM, 7spA (7G-Tronic+)
SLC 200 2015-2020 1,991cc I4T (M274 DE 20 LA) 181hp@5,250 6spM, 9spA (9G-Tronic)
SLK 250** 2011-2015 1,796cc I4T (M271 DE 18 LA) 201hp@5,500 6spM, 7spA (7G-Tronic+)
SLC 300 2015-2020 1,991cc I4T (M274 DE 20 LA) 242hp@5,500  
SLK 350** 2011-2015 3,498cc V6 (M276 DE 35) 302hp@6,500 7spA, (7G-Tronic PLUS)
SLK 55 AMG 2012-2015 5,461cc V8 (M152 DE 55) 415hp@6,800 7spA, (AMG speedshift+)
Model Years Diesel Engines 16 Valves Power at rpm Trans (M)anual (A)uto
SLK 250CDI** 2012- 2,143cc I4T (OM651 DE22LA) 201hp@4,200 6spM, 7spA (7G-Tronic+)

Mercedes R172 SLK Cutaway

172 Series Owner/Service Manual Listings

R172 Production Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

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Engines, Transmissions, Climate Control, Electrical, Chassis, Body
Covers U.S. Models: SLK 250, SLC 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
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Mercedes R172 Service Repair Manual CollectionR172 2011-2016 Service Manual Collection
Engines, Transmissions, Climate Control, Electrical, Chassis, Body
Covers U.S. Models: SLK 250, SLC 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
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Mercedes Benz R172 2010-2016 SLK 250, SLK 350, 55 AMG Owners Manual2012 Mercedes SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Contents: 4.49mb, 336 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 23 81

2013 Mercedes SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Contents: 4.85mb, 360 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 03 00

2014 Mercedes SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Contents: 4.24mb, 356 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 50 81

2015 Mercedes SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Contents: 6.58mb, 360 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 45 00

2016 Mercedes SLK 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Contents: 7.44mb, 360 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 92 00

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Mercedes Benz R172 2018-2020 SLC 300, 43 AMG Owners Manual

Mercedes Benz R172 2017 SLC 300, 43 AMG Owners Manual2017 Mercedes SLC 300, SLC 43 AMG
Contents: 7.48mb, 296 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 06 01

2018 Mercedes SLC 300, SLC 43 AMG
Contents: 5.63mb, 300 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 11 02

2019 Mercedes SLC 300, SLC 43 AMG
Contents: 6.96mb, 308 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 41 02

2020 Mercedes SLC 300, SLC 43 AMG
Contents: 7.14mb, 312 pages, .pdf
Part No. 172 584 72 02

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Download: Engine Service Manual

Mercedes R172 Engine ManualR172 - M271 M274 M276, M152, OM651
Applications: R172 2011-2016
Models: SLK 250, SLC 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Download: 119 mb, 2.617 pages, .pdf

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Download: Clutch & Transmissions Manual

Mercedes R172 Transmissions Service ManualMercedes R172 2011-2016 Transmissions
7G/9G-Tronic Manual & Auto Transmissions
AMG Speedshift Shift Transmission
Contents: 53.7 mb, 479 pages, .pdf

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Download: Chassis and Body Manual

Mercedes R172 Chassis Body Service ManualR172 Chassis Body Service and Repair
Applications: R172 2011-2016
Models: SLK 250, SLC 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Download: 120 mb, 3,590 pages, .pdf

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Download: Climate Control Manual

Mercedes R172 Climate Control Service ManualR172 Climate Control Service and Repair
Applications: R172 2011-2016
Models: SLK 250, SLC 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Download: 55.3 mb, 373 pages, .pdf

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Download: Electrical Troubleshooting Manual

Mercedes R172 Electrical Troubleshooting ManualR172 Climate Control Service and Repair
Applications: R172 2011-2016
Models: SLK 250, SLC 300, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG
Download: 86.3 mb, 1.333 pages, .pdf

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Online Electrical Manual

Mercedes R172 Online Electrical Troubleshooting ManualFREE: Web Based Application

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