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  • Audio and navigation

    The world is your playlist

    Standard audio gear includes a 5.8" LCD screen, HD Radio™ stations, Bluetooth audio streaming and a USB input. The Premium 1 Package adds a 11-speaker, 500-watt harman/kardon surround sound, SiriusXM Satellite Radio[*1] and iPod® interface.[*2] The Multimedia Package adds hard-drive navigation[*3] with a 7" widescreen, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Weather[*4], plus a 10GB Music Register and more.

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    The stars are aligned

    An SLK exclusive, the Panorama roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL alters its transparency by uniformly orienting particles embedded within its glass panel 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.

  • AIRSCARF neck-level heating

    More thrills, fewer chills

    The optional Premium 1 Package helps you transcend the seasons. In addition to heated seats, it includes the innovative AIRSCARF neck-level heating system. By delivering warmed air from the head restraints, it lets you enjoy top-down driving further into a cool evening or the change of seasons. An optional new AIRGUIDE windstop snaps into place between the roll bars.

  • Mercedes-Benz mbrace

    Keep connected with mbrace®

    Mercedes-Benz mbrace can help you plan a trip, remember where you parked, handle an emergency and much more. From your car, online or via the mbrace Mobile App on your compatible smartphone, mbrace integrates nearly 20 security, destination planning and convenience services. And every new SLK-Class includes a complimentary 6-month trial subscription.[*5,6,7]

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  • The future of safety

    In the moment, and for your future

    The SLK-Class raises the bar for roadster safety engineering, even with the top down. Its exceptionally rigid body extensively uses ultra-high-strength steel, aluminum and magnesium. Its dual roll bars[*8] are fiber-reinforced. Eight air bags[*9] and advanced Adaptive Brakes are standard. And ATTENTION ASSIST can alert the driver it detects signs of drowsiness on longer trips.[*10]

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ATTENTION ASSIST

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

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

AIRSCARF neck-level heating
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

Solar Red 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.

Paddle shifters

Paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you enjoy more direct control of gear changes anytime you wish, and include a dedicated true Manual mode.

harman/kardon

harman/kardon speaker
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 Satellite Radio
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

New 3.5L Direct Injection 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

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

MAGIC SKY CONTROL variable-tint glass roof
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

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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

Wood/ leather steering wheel
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

10GB Music Register
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

10GB 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

Adaptive braking technology
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

3-spoke multifunction sport 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

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

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

Premium leather upgrade
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

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™

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

Heated seats
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

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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.

1. The purchase or lease of a new, satellite radio-enabled Mercedes-Benz includes a 6-month trial subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial, all SiriusXM services are sold separately, and the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms, www.siriusxm.com. Sirius U.S. Satellite service available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, DC and Puerto Rico (with coverage limitations). While the Sirius network of satellites and terrestrial antenna provides nearly seamless service throughout the contiguous U.S., Sirius service may be unavailable or interrupted for a variety of reasons, including environmental or topographical conditions; in certain locations such as tunnels, parking garages, or within or next to large buildings; or near other technologies that can interfere with the Sirius signal.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

2. All iPod® devices are sold separately. Feature not compatible with iPod Shuffle. See dealer for details. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

3. While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the system´s audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area.

4. SiriusXM Traffic and Weather services are available in select markets, and require an active SiriusXM subscription and hardware. A 6-month trial subscription is included with new-vehicle purchase or lease. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial, all SiriusXM services are sold separately. SiriusXM Traffic covers the primary highways in several US major metropolitan areas, with added local information in some markets. Accurate incident information is dependent on locating, verifying and reporting the incident as soon as the incident occurs. Incident information is dependent on various third-party sources and may be delayed.

5. All Mercedes-Benz mbrace™ services operate only where cellular and Global Positioning Satellite signals are available, which are provided by third parties and not within the control of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. An mbrace Package trial period is offered on new, Certified Pre-Owned and pre-owned sales and leases at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Subscriber Agreement is required for service to be active. Some services are only available on select vehicles. Your PIN is required in order to use certain services. See your dealer or MBUSA.com/mbrace for details, including a list of compatible smartphones.

6. mbrace is compatible with select Apple iPhone® models running OS 2.2.1 or later, BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 Series models with GPS, and Blackberry 8820 and 8830 models running OS 4.5 or later. Please visit MBUSA.com/mbrace for more information.

7. Roadside Assistance repairs may involve charges for parts, service and towing. Vehicle must be accessible from main roads. Depending on the circumstance, these services may be provided by an outside provider, courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance. Restricted roadways, acts of nature and vehicle accessibility may limit our ability to provide services to you. For full details, eligibility requirements, and limitations/exclusions of Sign and Drive services, as well as the Roadside Assistance Program, please see your dealer.

8. The roll bar system is designed to enhance the level of rollover protection compared to a vehicle without one. No system, regardless of how advanced, can eliminate the chance of injury in an accident. Please always wear your seat belt.

9. WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURIES TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. SEE OPERATOR´S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS.

10. Driving while drowsy or distracted is dangerous and should be avoided. ATTENTION ASSIST may be insufficient to alert a fatigued or distracted driver of lane drift and cannot be relied on to avoid an accident or serious injury.