Mercedes-Benz SLK
For 2009, the SLK series gets several aesthetic modifications. You will notice a new formula one-like front end as well as a new oval exhaust pipe. The basic SLK 280 version now becomes the SLK 300, reflecting its 3.0-litre engine, while the SLK350 gets more power, jumping from 268 to 300 horsepower. Crowning the line-up is, as before, is the powerful SLK 55 AMG, with its 354 horsepower.
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$57,500 |
Fees | CA$1,995 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,082/month |
Powertrain | |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | N/A |
Category | N/A |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | N/A |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 11.9 L/100km |
Highway | 7.7 L/100km |
Combined | 10.0 L/100km |
CO₂ emissions | N/A |
Equipment | |
Heated front seats | optional |
Heated steering wheel | optional |
Remote engine start | standard |
GPS | optional |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Sirius XM | optional |
Premium audio system | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
Turning diameter | 10 m (34′) |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P205/55R16 |
Rear tires | P225/50R16 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 2 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,102 mm (161″) |
Width | 1,788 mm (70″) |
Height | 1,295 mm (51″) |
Wheelbase | 2,431 mm (96″) |
Front track | 1,529 mm (60″) |
Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
Weight | 1,467 kg (3,234 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 2 |
Trunk | 334 l |
Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | N/A |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | N/A |
Powertrain warranty | N/A |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 9/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Interior | 7/10 |
Reliability | 8/10 |
Winter driving | 6/10 |
Comfort | 8/10 |
Average | 77%(view ratings) |