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Mercedes-Benz-SLK-Class-(SLK280,-SLK350)

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Roadster 3.0L
Base Price
$45,950
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)
3208
Curb Weight (lbs)
3252
City (MPG)
17
City (MPG)
19
Hwy (MPG)
26
Horsepower
228 @ 6100
Torque (lb-ft)
221 @ 2500 - 5000
Wheelbase (in.)
95.7
Length (in.)
161.5
Width (in.)
70.4
Height (in.)
51.1
Mercedes-Benz first launched its SLK roadster in 1997. A second-generation version was revealed for 2004, and a modest facelift to that model was introduced for 2008.

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SLK -- which means Sportlich (sporty), Leicht (light) and Kurz (short) -- is positioned below the considerably more expensive SL roadster. The SLK was actually Mercedes' first hardtop convertible roadster, predating the SL hardtop.

The SLK competes with the BMW Z4, Audi TT, Infiniti G37, and Lexus SC 430. The only non-AMG SLK model offered in North America is the SLK 350, which is powered by a 305 horsepower 3.5L V6.

The 2004 redesign brought the introduction of a Formula One-inspired appearance and significant performance improvements. The 2008 update builds on this with a revised front fascia with more design cues from the German automaker's Formula One cars.

New taillights and a revised interior complete the SLK's update.

The SLK 350 comes standard with Mercedes' 7G-TRONIC Sport seven-speed automatic. The transmission has a manual control mode operated via F1-style paddle shifters.

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