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The All-New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Starting at $42,500*
From winning the first auto race to pacing Formula One, the course of sports-car history has long been guided by the Three-Pointed Star. The all-new SLK-Class leads it boldly into a new era.
SLK250 Roadster
Starting at $42,500*
- Horsepower
- 201
- Acceleration 0-60
- 6.5 sec
- Engine
- 1.8-liter Turbo-4
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
SLK350 Roadster
Starting at $54,800*
- Horsepower
- 302
- Acceleration 0-60
- 5.4 sec
- Engine
- 3.5-liter V-6
- Transmission
- 7-speed automatic
SLK55 AMG Roadster
Starting at $67,500*
- Horsepower
- 415
- Acceleration 0-60
- 4.5 Sec
- Engine
- 5.5-liter V-8
- Transmission
- 7-Speed AMG
One of the 10 Best Redesigned Vehicles of 2012 & The new SLK's interior is lavish, its exterior sexier and sportier than ever, and the open-air freedom of a retractable hardtop convertible is always captivating.
- Kelley Blue Book, Dec 2011
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The SLK is an easy car to drive quickly. Strong brakes, plenty of grip, tight roll control, and a supportive seat take the surprise out of unfamiliar mountain roads.
- Car and Driver, Mar 2011
- Read the article at CarAndDriver.com
It is a more accomplished car than its predecessor in many ways. If the idea of a junior SL takes your fancy, you're going to like the new SLK a lot. For that is, in essence, what Mercedes-Benz has succeeded in creating.
- Autoweek, Mar 2011
- Read the article at Autoweek.com
Short-wheelbase cars can feel skittish, but the SLK simply doesn't. Even at full throttle with every foot-pound of torque twisting the rear half shafts, the SLK350 felt unshakable and secure.
- Autoblog, Mar 2011
- Read the article at Autoblog.com