Service A / Service B
About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)
25 000 km
12 months
Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.
Source [1]SLK R171 · 2008–2011
Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 200 Kompressor SLK R171 · 184 hp (2008 to 2011)
The Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 200 Kompressor of the SLK R171 generation uses the M271 1.8 petrol engine with 184 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 184 PS / 135 kW
- Displacement
- 1 796 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- M271 1.8
- Period covered
- 2008–2011
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 5 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
184 hp (135 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2011.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The M271 1.8 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe C (W204), Mercedes Classe E (W211), Mercedes Classe E (W212).
AutoKarnet advice
Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 200 Kompressor SLK R171?
The M271 1.8 petrol engine (1 796 cc), 184 hp (135 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 200 Kompressor?
A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M271 1.8 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026