Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (2011 - )  

More aggressive look than previous SLK, neatly designed and high quality interior, three roof options, economical engines, available with 250 CDI engine.

Not as good to drive as the competition, optional automatic isn't quick or decisive enough, high list prices.

Introduction

Third generation SLK on sale from March 2011 and said (by MB) to be sportier than second generation SLK.

Three roof options: palin body colour, tinted glass or "panoramic vario-roof with Magic Sky Control", which switches to light or dark at the touch of a button.

New four and six-cylinder engines featuring the standard-specification ECO start/stop function up to 25 per cent more economical than their predecessors. Unique set of safety equipment. Cd value has been cut to just 0.30.

For the first time Mercedes-Benz is offering a choice of three variants of the lightweight-construction vario-roof for the new SLK: In just a few seconds this feature transforms the roadster into a coupé with a “fixed” roof at the touch of a button – and vice versa:

A comfortable alternative to the conventional draught-stop is a new pivoting draught-stop for the SLK which has been invented by Mercedes-Benz aerodynamics engineers. It consists of pivoting transparent plastic layers which are attached to the reverse of the roll-over bars. The driver or passenger can swing them to the centre of the vehicle in a flash, thus taming turbulent air flow.

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Last updated 16 January 2012
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