Mercedes Benz SLK Class
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Mercedes Benz SLK Class is a premium luxury Sedan with swanky looks, style and flamboyant interiors. Mercedes Benz SLK Class is designed with robust, bold and aggressive looks with an extra connoting power which makes the car commanding than ever.
Its sporty looks are the first thing that will instantly get your attention followed by its arrow shaped body with body line up. Large reflective mirror at the exterior with special type of indicator lamps make the car look even sportier. Tailpipes with trapezoidal-section make Mercedes Benz SLK Class a synonym of speed. The instrumental panel inside the car including chrome-edged dials including a clock and a fuel gauge makes the car even more impressive giving it a 3-D look. At the touch of a single button, its electro hydraulically roadster changes to a convertible from a cocoon of luxury and back, in just 22 seconds. Tinted glasses of the car prevent it from getting warm on a sunny day.
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Driving in a Mercedes has been defined sitting in a lap of luxury. The company has proved its presence world over with some of the the top rated cars available in their kitty. Mercedes Benz SLK Class offers the best in class comfort with its spacious and roomy interiors that gives you a feeling of openness even when you really are hemmed in a traffic disarray.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is available in three different types of engines. The SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR, a petrol engine is packed with 1796 cc displacement and is equipped with both 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 5 Speed Automatic Transmission. This SLK 200 engine delivers an impressive power of 184 hp at 5500 rpm and a torque of 250 Nm at 2800-5000 rpm.
Mercedes Benz SLK 350, a petrol engine comes with an engine capacity of 3498 cc and the engine is endowed with both 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 7G TRONIC as optional. This highly powerful engine provides maximum power of 305 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 360 Nm at 4900 rpm. The Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG engine is packed with 5439 cc engine capacity. The car is endowed with AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G- Tronic Transmission. This powerful engine provides an impressive power of 360 hp at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 510 Nm at 4000 rpm.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is also packed with number of safety and comfort features. Some of these are ABS, ESP, BAS, etc. The company’s Logo proudly sits in the middle that boasts of "Quality Brand" for an Indian customer.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Models
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Models
| This model is an upgraded version with engine capacity of 3498 cc and 6 speed manual transmission and 7G TRONIC. |
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Mileage
The SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR is powered by 1796 cc of engine. This SLK 200 petrol engine is packed with both 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 5 Speed Automatic Transmission. The mileage is higher for manual transmission gearbox than the automatic one. The 6 Speed Manual Transmission makes changing of gears a joyful experience and offers a very smooth drive. This highly advanced engine provides an impressive mileage of 7.0 kmpl in the city roads and 11.2 kmpl on the highways.
The Mercedes Benz SLK 350 is powered by a petrol engine with a capacity of 3498 cc. This petrol engine is equipped with standard 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 7G TRONIC as optional. This not only provides a smooth shifting of gears but also helps in reduced vibrations and noises. The Inline type engine with 6 cylinders offer a mileage of 6.5 kmpl on urban roads and 10.1 kmpl on highways.
The Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG engine is endowed with 5439 cc engine capacity. The V8 cylinder arrangement of the engine is very fuel efficient and is endowed with AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G TRONIC Transmissions. This SLK 55 AMG engine delivers an impressive mileage of 6 kmpl in the city and 9.0 kmpl on highways.
Power of Mercedes Benz SLK Class

Mercedes Benz SLK Class is available in three different types of engines- SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR, SLK 350 and SLK 55 AMG. The SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR is a petrol engine which is packed with 1796 cc displacement. This SLK 200C petrol engine is equipped with both 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 5 Speed Automatic Transmission. This SLK 200 engine delivers an impressive power of 184 hp at 5500 rpm and a torque of 250 Nm at 2800-5000 rpm. This engine is very powerful and makes the car a great performer.
Mercedes Benz SLK 350 has a petrol engine with engine capacity of 3498 cc. The SLK 350 is packed with 6 cylinders and DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft) valve configuration for reduced friction and higher torque. This in-line type SLK 350 engine is endowed with both 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 7G TRONIC as optional. The engine offers greater fuel efficiency with greater enhancements that are now ready to deliver even greater power and impressive torque. This highly powerful engine provides maximum power of 305 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 360 Nm at 4900 rpm.
The Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG engine is packed with 5439 cc engine capacity. The V8 cylinder arrangement In-line type engine is very fuel efficient and a great performer. The car is endowed with AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G- Tronic Transmission. The engine is very powerful and also very efficient and runs on roads very smoothly without any vibrations and noise. This powerful engine provides an impressive power of 265 Kw at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 510 Nm at 4000 rpm.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Colours
These colors are available with all variants of Mercedes Benz SLK Class
Metallic Cubanite Silver
Metallic Obsidian Black
Black
Tellur Silver
Tansanite Blue
Periclase Green
Metallic Iridium Silver
Thulite Red
Jasper Blue
Fire Opal
Calcite White
Acceleration & Pick-Up
The SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR has a petrol engine with a capacity of 1796 cc. The In-line type petrol engine of Mercedes Benz SLK 200 is equipped with standard 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 5 Speed Automatic Transmission as optional. This SLK 200 petrol engine offers optimized supply of oil and thus offers a zipping acceleration to the car by crossing the barrier of 100 kms in just 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 227 kmph.
The Mercedes Benz SLK 350 is loaded with a petrol engine with engine capacity of 3498 cc. This SLK 350 engine is packed with both 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 7G TRONIC as optional. The engine is very fuel efficient and ensures higher power and torque thereby crossing 100 kmph in a span of 7.39 seconds with a top speed of 246.8 kmph.
The Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG engine is packed with 5439 cc engine capacity. The V8 cylinder arrangement of the engine is very fuel efficient and the car is endowed with AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G- Tronic Transmission. The automatic transmission gives lesser acceleration and mileage as compared to the manual one. This SLK 55 AMG engine offers marvelous acceleration and top speed.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Exteriors

Mercedes Benz SLK Class has certainly left an impression on the consumer with its classy and unmatched exterior. This premium luxury sedan segment hollers style, comfort and sophistication. Mercedes Benz SLK Class is redesigned with a more bold, dynamic and charismatic looks to capture the heart and soul of car lovers.
The arrow-shaped vehicle body and dynamic line provide a very sporty and dynamic look to the Mercedes Benz SLK Class. The front radiator grille give it an ultimate look and the Chrome finished logo of the company boasts the brand people have had faith in, for ages. The new exterior mirror with a larger reflective area offers a very aggressive look. The integral indicator lamps shaped like arrows also look very elegant. The new front and rear bumpers with trapezoidal exhaust pipes give the SLK an impression of speed. It's modern design makes the Mercedes Benz SLK Class makes it contemporary yet retains its classic look. Many exciting features are highlighted in the Mercedes Benz SLK Class such as headlamps with clear lenses, dark-tinted tail lights, fog lamps with a chrome ring and the new wheel design. The big sized alloy wheels offer very robust and sporty look to the car’s exterior.
Exterior Measurements
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is a Premium Luxury Sedan Car with a seating capacity of 2+2. The exterior dimensions of the car are as follows; length- 4082 mm, width- 1788 mm, height- 1297 mm, wheelbase- 2430 mm and round Clearance - 135 mm.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Interior

Mercedes Benz SLK Class is for whom sophistication and luxury are basic necessities . Both the exterior and the interior of the car has been designed keeping in mind the rich and the elite. The roomy interior makes the driving very pleasant and gives you a feeling of home away from home. The exterior on the other hand is attractive enough to turn anyone green with jealousy.
The interiors of Mercedes Benz SLK Class are enhanced by leather upholstery which offers a luxurious look to the car and thus makes the ambiance of the car extraordinary. The use of finest nappa leather in black and beige offers a very stylish look to the Mercedes Benz SLK Class. The black colored dashboard offers a very elegant look to the interior of the car.
The chrome finish inner door trim offers a touch of sophistication and royal look. The center console and the instrument panel of the Mercedes Benz SLK Class are also well defined. The instrument panel offers a very classy look to the car. The seat with electrically lumbar support is upholstered by the premium leather making the ambiance of the car very luxurious.
A multifunctional leather wrapped steering wheel also looks very classy. Some other interior features present in Mercedes Benz SLK Class are trip meter, digital clock, etc.
Interior Comfort
Mercedes Benz SLK Class offers outstanding ride comfort and pleasure. The car is known to offer swathe of comfort to the occupants. Mercedes Benz SLK Class is packed with a selective damping system. The leather upholstery present in the car offers very comfortable sitting arrangements. The Mercedes Benz SLK Class has sporty seat contours with magnesium frames that provide optimal lateral support. The options of heated seat are also available.
The Mercedes Benz SLK Class offers optional COMAND APS that guides you to your destination. The innovative multimedia system comprises of a hard disk navigation system, 6.5 inch color display, 3D map display, DVD player etc. The Mercedes Benz SLK Class is also packed with Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system with Dolby digital output which offers a very joyful and pleasurable drive.
The multi tasking Steering Wheel present in the Mercedes Benz SLK Class with new 3 spoke sports design offers audio system control and telephone controls on the wheel itself thus making it both comfortable and convinient for the driver. The optional PARKTRONIC system makes parking very easy and comfortable.
Interior Measurements
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is a premium Luxury segment sedan with a sitting capacity of 2+2 people. Mercedes Benz SLK Class is a very spacious car with elegant interiors. The interior measurement of this car is: Front headroom – 945 cm, Rear headroom– 865cm, Maximum Front legroom- 1145 cm, Minimum Front legroom - 980 cm, Maximum Rear Knee room- 855 cm, Minimum Rear Knee room- 680 cm and Shoulder room- 1310 cm.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Engine and Performance
Mercedes Benz SLK Class comes in three different types of engines- SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR, SLK 350 and SLK 55 AMG.
The SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR comes with a petrol engine with 1796 cc displacement. The petrol engine of Mercedes Benz SLK 200 is endowed with standard 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 5 Speed Automatic Transmission as an option. This transmission offers smooth and easy shifting of gears. The In-line type engine with R4 Cylinders arrangement offers clear emission and higher torque. The highly powerful petrol engine is very efficient and produces an impressive power of 184 hp at 5500 rpm and a torque of 250 Nm at 2800-5000 rpm.
The Mercedes Benz SLK 350 also has a petrol engine with engine capacity of 3498 cc. This SLK 350 engine is packed with both 6 Speed Manual Transmission and 7G TRONIC as optional. The 6 Speed Manual Transmission makes changing of gears a joyful experience. The SLK 350 is packed with 6 cylinders and OHC valve configuration for reduced friction and higher torque. The engine has undergone many technical changes with greater enhancements that are now ready to deliver even greater power and impressive torque. This engine provides optimized oil supply to the friction bearing and delivers an impressive power of 305 hp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 360 Nm at 4900 rpm.
The Mercedes Benz SLK 55 AMG engine is packed with 5439 cc engine capacity. The V8 cylinder arrangement of the engine is very fuel efficient and the car is endowed with AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G- Tronic Transmission. Seven forward gears constantly provide optimum engine speed and deliver virtually imperceptible gear changes. When changing the gears, the 7G-TRONIC delivers extra-fast mid-range sprints by skipping individual gears. This powerful engine provides an impressive power of 360 hp at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 510 Nm at 4000 rpm.
Wheels
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is available with alloy wheels (different dimensions in each model) that offer a very robust and attractive look to the car. The 16 inches wheels are available in SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR and 17 inches wheel in SLK 350 variant while the 18 inches wheels are present in the SLK 55 AMG model. The all new Mercedes Benz SLK Class is available with a puncture resistant tubeless tyres which ensure a hassle-free journey.
The tyre size of 16 Inch wheel is 205 / 55 R16 V for both the front and rear tyres whereas for 17 inch it is 225/45 R17 W for the front tyre and 245/40 R 17 W for the rear tyre. The size of the tyre for the 18 inch is 225/40 R 18 for the front tyre and the rear tyre is of size 245/35 R 18. The big sized tyres present in all the models are sufficient in controlling the car in case of off-roading. This tyre size is also of great help in slippery road and reduces the chances of skidding.
Braking & Handling
The all new Mercedes Benz SLK Class is a luxurious sedan which is equipped with a very sound and dynamic braking system. The front brakes are disc type, internally ventilated and the rear brakes are also disc brakes, solid. The sound braking system of the Mercedes Benz SLK Class is very efficient in decelerating the car when needed. The car is also endowed with the ABS (Anti lock Braking System) and Brake Assist which is of great help in detecting hazardous driving situation and prevents wheel locking in the event of panic braking etc.
The all new Mercedes Benz SLK Class has dynamic stability and excellent control of the car all thanks to the powerful suspension in the car. Mercedes Benz SLK Class has a 3 link suspension with coil spring twin tube gas filled in the front and multilink ind suspension with coil spring single, tube gas filled at its rear. This excellent suspension available in the car is highly advanced and can control the stability and steering wheel of the car efficiently.
Handling & Safety
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is a very safe car to drive on road. The luxury sedan is packed with both active and passive safety features. Mercedes has always taken car of the safety of its occupants and it continues to do by offering best in class safety features in its all new sedan. The safeguards can tackle any contingency with ease.
Mercedes Benz SLK class is equipped with the ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and BAS (Brake Assist System) that detects critical driving situations such as heavy over steer and under steer, critical steering movements, panic braking and emergency stops. The ESP processes the information received and initiates the preventive measures to protect the passengers from critical situations. Some of the actions and measures which are initiated by the above mentioned safeguards are automatic tensioning of front seat belts, automatic positioning of front passenger seat, automatic closure of side windows and tilting or sliding sunroof.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is endowed with bi-xenon headlamps that offer optimum visibility and makes your drive safer. The fog lamps present in the Mercedes Benz SLK Class offer clear vision type of weather conditions. The extremely rigid passenger cell and the crumples zone offer greater safety to the passengers. The head restraint comes as a standard feature on the front seats. When the sensor detects an impact from the rear, it thrusts the head restraint forwards in just few milliseconds and thus reduces the gap between itself and the occupant's head.
The Mercedes Benz SLK Class is also packed with airbags that offer protection against collision and also reduce the impact of injury. The belt pretensioner on the front seats and the outer rear seats offer greater safety to the occupants in the event of an accident.
Stereo & Accessories in Mercedes Benz SLK Class
Mercedes Benz SLK Class is a very luxurious stylish sedan car with unmatched interiors and accessories. The luxury sedan is equipped with Audio System with Speakers to add more effect in the sound of the music. Mercedes Benz SLK Class offers the state of the art music system that will leave you more than just pleased.
Other accessories include USB Connector, Speakers, Accessory Socket, Leather upholstery, etc.
Pros & Cons
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Pros :
Power and transmission.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Cons :
Not equipped with much features.
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Specifications
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Variants
| Variants | Transmission | Engine Description | Mileage | Power | AC | Power Steering | Central Locking | |
| City | Highway | |||||||
| (Petrol) | Automatic | 3498cc 6 Cylinder 24 Valve |
6.5 | 10.1 | 306bhp @ 6500rpm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Price
Mercedes Benz SLK Class Variants Price
| Variants | New Delhi | Bangalore | Mumbai | Chennai | Pune | Hyderabad | Kolkata | |
| (Petrol) | 84,32,000 | 87,41,591 | 74,00,705 | 87,41,591 | 69,74,323 | 70,99,000 | 71,65,745 |
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