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Mercedes-Benz SLK
Mercedes-Benz built the SLK in 1996–2016. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 6 of them, from the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster to the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55. Body styles here: Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1996–2016
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 6 cars
How it changed
Power went from 193 hp in the 1999 SLK Roadster to 421 hp in the 2012 SLK55. It got heavier along the way: 1,385 kg for the 1999 car, 1,690 kg for the 2012. The most powerful here is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 at 421 hp (314 kW), more than 82% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK, in 4.5 s.
Every SLK in the catalog
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK32
The third generation of Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (SLC-Class) was launched in Stuttgart in January 2011, with a subsequent public launch at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, with international sales starting spring 2011. It is the successor of R171 series of roadsters which was originally launched in 2004. The SLC was discontinued after the 2020 model year.
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 SLK Roadster | 193 hp (144 kW) | 207 lb-ft (281 Nm) | 7.2 s | 149 mph (240 km/h) | 1,385 kg (3,053 lb) | 2.3 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | 22 mpg |
| 2002 SLK32 | 354 hp (264 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,495 kg (3,296 lb) | 3.2 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic | 18 mpg |
| 2005 SLK350 | 360 hp (268 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-Speed automatic With AMG Speedshift | 19 mpg |
| 2006 SLK | 400 hp (298 kW) | 384 lb-ft (521 Nm) | 4.5 s | 174 mph (280 km/h) | 1,495 kg (3,296 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-Speed automatic With AMG Speedshift | 16 mpg |
| 2008 SLK | 360 hp (268 kW) | 376 lb-ft (510 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) | 5.4 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) | 16 mpg |
| 2012 SLK55 | 421 hp (314 kW) | 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) | 4.6 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 1,690 kg (3,726 lb) | 5.5 L V8 | Rear Wheel Drive | 7-speed automatic (G TRONIC) | 22 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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