SLK-Class Roadster

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  All-new, from the Star in front to the sky above

  From its iconic grille to its signature power hardtop, the 2012 SLK-Class advances the rich racing heritage of Mercedes-Benz sports cars. LED Daytime Running Lamps, LED taillamps and aluminum-trimmed roll bars meld substance with sporty style. And with a more aerodynamic shape and a wider stance, it's sculpted to slice through the wind and carve through every corner.

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  In 20 seconds, it can transform you

  Like the Gullwing doors of the iconic 300SL, the hallmark of the SLK is its power retractable hardtop. In under 20 seconds, it folds into the trunk, leaving ample luggage space and delivering open-roadster euphoria. Choose from the standard steel roof or two Panorama roof options: a tinted see-through panel, or an innovative electronically variable tinted panel called MAGIC SKY CONTROL.

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  Holds you close, and sets you free

  Pure sports-car magic: the embrace of two deeply contoured seats with every pleasure of driving at your fingertips. The impeccable SLK cockpit offers both an intimate bond with the open road and a sense of total escape: Precisely stitched leather. A racy flat-bottom steering wheel. And crisp metallic trim on its gauges, controls and the round air vents inspired by the SLS AMG supercar.

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  Trendsetting or timeless, as you wish

  Sporty coupe or open roadster. Pure performance with rich refinement. And as modern or classic as you want your SLK to be. Hand-fitted leather is set off by cool aluminum trim on the console and roll bars. Or you can opt for super-soft cross-stitched Premium leather, as well as the warmth of the Trim Package, with Burl Walnut wood on the steering wheel, shift knob and console.

ATTENTION ASSIST

The first system of its kind, ATTENTION ASSIST continuously monitors different parameters of driving behavior, and can automatically alert the driver with both visual and audible warnings if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.

Mercedes-Benz mbrace

From your car, online or via the mbrace Mobile Application on your iPhone®, mbrace™ helps keep you connected with nearly 20 different security, destination planning and convenience services. Combining advanced technology with 24-hour support from helpful experts, two available service packages can help you plan a trip, remember where you parked, or even handle an unexpected emergency. Every new Mercedes-Benz equipped with mbrace includes a complimentary 6-month trial subscription.

AIRSCARF - Premium 1 Package

Extend your top-down driving enjoyment further into a cool evening or later into the season with the optional AIRSCARF neck-level heating system. Vents beneath each head restraint deliver warmed airflow to your neck, head and shoulders, like a virtual scarf. With individual 3-stage temperature controls and airflow automatically adjusted to your driving speed, AIRSCARF means you don't have to put the top up just because the sun, or thermometer, has gone down.

direct ambient lighting

Quite literally a highlight of the Sport Package is nighttime outlining of the console and doors with Solar Red direct ambient lighting.

harman/kardon

Specifically engineered for the SLK-Class, this premium digital sound system fills the cabin with 500 watts of beautifully balanced audio. No fewer than 11 strategically placed speakers deliver a wholly immersive listening experience through Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound technology. Digital Dynamic Volume Control impeccably and imperceptibly maintains the sound spectrum for consistent listening pleasure in varying driving conditions.

SiriusXM Traffic

SiriusXM Traffic keeps you up to date on accidents, traffic, construction and road closures, and even helps the optional navigation system divert you around traffic. New Sirius Weather delivers detailed, graphical weather reports and forecasts.

3.5L V-6

A new 302-hp 3.5-liter V-6 combines numerous advances to deliver more torque over a wider range of rpm. Its rapid-multispark ignition fires up to four times per millisecond, while new high-pressure Direct Injection microscopically tunes the fuel spray, reducing emissions, fuel consumption and noise. A lightweight diecast-alloy block, quicker and more widely variable valve timing, reduced friction, and clever "on-demand" ancillary components like the alternator further boost efficiency.

power retractable hardtop

Transform your SLK from closed coupe to open roadster in under 20 seconds. With a single button on the console, the hardtop folds into the trunk. The rear window pivots as the top lowers to help preserve cargo space with the top stowed.

MAGIC SKY CONTROL

An SLK-Class exclusive, this innovative evolution of the Panorama sunroof concept alters the transparency of the roof when electrical current is applied. At its darkest setting, the thermal energy entering the cabin is less than a household light bulb. And even in its fully transparent mode, both UV and infrared rays are effectively blocked, helping keep the cabin cooler.

Eight air bags

The SLK's sophisticated restraint system includes front air bags with dual deployment thresholds, as well as new head air bags, plus thorax side-impact air bags and knee bags for both driver and passenger.

Trim Package

The classic feel of hand-polished wood:

• Burl Walnut wood trim on console and doors
• Wood/leather steering wheel and shift knob
$990

Multimedia Package

Advanced technology that's intuitively easy to enjoy:

• COMAND system with 80GB hard-drive navigation
• 7-inch high-resolution LCD screen with 3D map views
•Enhanced Voice Control system
• 10GB Music Register
• 6-disc in-dash DVD/CD changer
• SD card reader
• Gracenote media database with album-cover art
• SiriusXM Traffic™ and SiriusXM Weather

$2,150

Music Register

Music Register allows you to store up to 10GB of your own digital music on the in-dash hard drive. It lets you copy songs from your CDs, DVDs and certain memory devices and save them to your vehicle's audio system, so you can listen to them anytime and anywhere you drive.

Adaptive Brakes

Powerful 4-wheel disc brakes feature a number of advances. If you lift off the accelerator quickly, Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to the discs for more immediate response when you apply the brakes. In the rain, Automatic Brake Drying periodically applies the brakes just enough to sweep water build-up from the discs. During uphill starts, Hill-Start Assist helps prevent unwanted rollback. And a HOLD feature can make long red lights or stopped traffic a little easier

flat-bottom steering wheel

The thick, leather-wrapped steering wheel features a racing-inpired flat-bottom design. For fingertip access to some of the vehicle functions you use most often, convenient buttons on the steering wheel let you control the audio volume and selection, send and end calls on your Bluetooth-enabled phone, and scroll through the features of the multifunction display in the instrument cluster.

LED Daytime Running Lamps

Bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps help increase the visibility of your vehicle to oncoming traffic by illuminating front lights whenever the car is switched on. With long life and low energy consumption, the light-emitting diode (LED) lamps also add a distinctive high-tech styling touch.

18-inch AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels

A major highlight of the optional Sport Package is its 18-inch AMG alloy wheels. Five tapered spokes each feature a geometric pocket surrounding the lugs, for a aggressive look even standing still. Staggered in width, the rear wheels and high-performance tires are wider than the fronts, for greater acceleration grip without sacrificing crisp steering feedback.

Premium leather

Super-soft Premium leather is hand-fitted to the seats in this luxurious upgrade option. Intriguing cross-stitched side seams add to its distinctive style. It's available in Black with Grey stitching, or an exclusive Bengal Red leather with Black trim and contrasting stitching.

7-speed automatic transmission

The industry's first 7-speed automatic has been made even smoother, more responsive and more efficient. A wide range of closely spaced gear ratios delivers the ideal response in virtually every driving situation, for relaxed cruising, quick acceleration, and thanks to two overdrive ratios, better highway fuel efficiency. Adaptive logic adjusts the shift points to match your driving style, while paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you enjoy manual-style control anytime you wish.

HD Radio™

Delivering remarkably clear audio that gives AM stations the crispness of FM radio, and FM stations CD-grade sound, HD Radio® also offers a larger bandwidth that can actually increase the number of stations available to you.

heated seats - Premium 1 Package

Electrically heated seats quickly take the chill out of even the coldest day. Three levels of warming automatically step down after several minutes to the lowest setting.

All-new 1.8L turbo Direct Injection 4-cylinder engine

A new-generation, 201-hp 1.8-liter four in the SLK250 combines numerous advances and an intercooled turbo to deliver 229 lb-ft of peak torque, more than the previous V-6. Its rapid-multispark ignition can fire up to four times per millisecond. New high-pressure Direct Injection can microscopically fine-tune the fuel spray in 0.1 milliseconds, reducing emissions, fuel consumption and noise. A lightweight diecast-alloy block, quicker and more widely variable valve timing, reduced friction, and clever "on-demand" ancillary components like the alternator further boost efficiency.

All SLK Models

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