Mercedes-Benz SLK
2011 will be the last year for the current SLK model. The 2012 model-year will see the arrival of a new version to compete with the most recent editions of the BMW Z4 and Audi TT. Nonetheless, the 2011 version of the SLK still features two V6 engines (3.0 and 3.5 litres) that equip the SLK300 and SLK350 models respectively. As for the SLK55 AMG, it has a 5.5-litre V8.
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$59,900 |
Fees | CA$1,995 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,127/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 | 230 g/km |
Equipment | |
Remote engine start | standard |
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 | N/A |
Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P225/45R17 |
Rear tires | P245/40R17 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 2 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,102 mm (161″) |
Width | 1,788 mm (70″) |
Height | 1,298 mm (51″) |
Wheelbase | 2,431 mm (96″) |
Front track | 1,527 mm (60″) |
Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
Weight | 1,455 kg (3,208 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 2 |
Trunk | 278 l |
Fuel tank | 79 l (17 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 | 10/10 |
Interior | 7/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Winter driving | 6/10 |
Comfort | 8/10 |
Average | 77%(view ratings) |