SLK / SLC R172 · 2018–2020

Mercedes SLK / SLC SLC 43 AMG SLK / SLC R172 · 390 hp (2018 to 2020)

The Mercedes SLK / SLC SLC 43 AMG of the SLK / SLC R172 generation uses the M276 3.0 V6 AMG petrol engine with 390 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
390 PS / 287 kW
Displacement
2 996 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
M276 3.0 V6 AMG
Period covered
2018–2020
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 9 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

390 hp (287 kW), rear-wheel drive, 9-speed automatic. Built from 2018 to 2020.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The M276 3.0 V6 AMG engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe C (W205), Mercedes GLC (X253).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

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]

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 SLC 43 AMG SLK / SLC R172?

The M276 3.0 V6 AMG petrol engine (2 996 cc), 390 hp (287 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Mercedes SLK / SLC SLC 43 AMG?

A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M276 3.0 V6 AMG engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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