2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Starting MSRP $42,500–$67,500

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MPG City: 19 – 23 Highway: 28 – 33

Available Engines

302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)
415-hp, 5.5-liter V-8 (premium)
201-hp, 1.8-liter I-4 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
7-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

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(4.9) 8 consumer reviews

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New or Notable

Redesigned for 2012
Turbo four-cylinder (SLK250), V-6 (SLK350) or V-8 (SLK55 AMG)
Rear-wheel drive
Manual (SLK250) or automatic (all)
Standard power-retractable hardtop
New variable-tint moonroof
 

What We Like

V-6 drivetrain (SLK350)
Improved handling
Interior quality
Intuitive multimedia system
Top-down wind protection

What We Don't

Ride over rough pavement
Accelerator lag
Inconsistent steering
Seat comfort
Slow convertible top

Redesigned for 2012, Mercedes' third-generation SLK roadster continues to offer a folding metal hardtop, but it can now come with Mercedes' Magic Sky Control, a glass roof panel with variable transparency. On sale in summer 2011, the SLK-Class will come initially as an SLK350 with a 3.5-liter V-6. Starting in early 2012, Mercedes will add an SLK250, with a turbocharged four-cylinder, as an entry-level model. Competitors to both cars include the Audi TT, BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster.

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3 Available SLK-Class Trims

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    Engine MPG MSRP Invoice
Base SLK250 2dr Roadster
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4 cyl 22/32 $42,500 $39,525
Base SLK350 2dr Roadster
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6 cyl 20/29 $54,800 $50,964
Base SLK55 AMG 2dr Roadster
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8 cyl 19/28 $67,500 $62,775
Destination charge: $875
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