Mercedes SLK: design, specifications and price of the car

Having appeared in 1996 in the world market, the new Mercedes SLK made a big sensation among motorists and became the most discussed car among critics. A compact cabriolet with an original design and powerful engine was immediately recognized by the motorists.

After 8 years, a new, second-generation Mercedes SLK-Class appeared on the world market. In addition to the updated design, the car received the AirScarf system, which provided warm air to the neck, shoulders and head of the driver and passengers. This option was very successful. So much so that about 85 percent of buyers ordered the mentioned system.

Nowadays the third generation of the German Mercedes SLK is produced. Now the car surprises us even more, and all thanks to the use of a new panoramic roof with variable light transmittance. Previously, this was installed exclusively on limousines of the company "Maybach".

Car Design

Despite the change of generations, the Germans managed to maintain the sportiness and the aggressive look of the car, and even bring it closer to the more prestigious models of the SLS AMG-class. The front part of the modern roadster is decorated with a new radiator grille with a proprietary 3-beam star, as well as additional air intakes integrated into the bumper. The exterior of the car turned out to be very exciting and outstanding - such a "prince" is definitely not lost on the background of our domestic VAZ.

Dimensions of the body

The modern generation Mercedes SLK has the following dimensions: length - 4134 mm, width - 1810 mm, height - 1301 mm. Compared with its predecessors, the car slightly "recovered" in size. At the same time, the ground clearance is 11 centimeters. Yes, with such a road gleam you can only ride on flat German autobahns.

Roadster specifications

In the Russian market, the Mercedes SLK passenger car is available in four variations of gasoline engines. The youngest in the lineup is a 1.8-liter unit with a capacity of 184 horsepower. It is installed on the modification of the Mercedes SLK 200. A jerk from zero to "hundreds" with this engine is estimated at 7.0 seconds. For cars with automatic transmission this indicator is 0.3 seconds longer. At the same time, the maximum speed of the car is 240 kilometers per hour, and the average fuel consumption does not exceed the mark of 7 liters.

The second engine also has a working volume of 1.8 liters, but instead of 184 develops 204 horsepower. Like the previous version, this unit has excellent characteristics of dynamics and fuel consumption. "Maximalka" is 245 kilometers per hour, acceleration to "hundreds" is estimated at more than 6 seconds. On 100 kilometers of the way the car consumes 6.5 liters of gasoline on average. Quite an economical "appetite" for such a car.

The SLK 350 version is equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 306 horsepower. Despite the limitations in terms of electronic stuffing and automatic transmission (the other is simply not available in this modification), its maximum speed is 250 kilometers per hour, and the first "hundred" it recruits in just 5.6 seconds. At the same time, the average fuel consumption is about 7 liters per 100 km.

The most powerful in the lineup is the 5.5-liter unit with a capacity of 421 horsepower. With eight cylinders under the hood, this "Mercy" can accelerate to "hundreds" in just 4.5 seconds. At the same time, the "maximal" is about 250 kilometers per hour. If desired, the car enthusiast can remove the electronic speed limiter from the dealer (of course, all this is not free), and then the maximum speed will increase to 300 or more kilometers per hour. True, you are unlikely to be able to guarantee you an economical fuel consumption and high safety in such a "flight". By the way, this power unit was made on the basis of those that have been successfully practiced for a number of years on the cars of Formula 1.

Roadside management

Manageability of the German Mercedes SLK is simply excellent - the car instantly responds to the slightest movement of the steering wheel and perfectly enters the turns even at high speeds. So it should be, a real sports car - fast, comfortable and easy to manage. True, all this has to be paid. What is the price for comfort in the case of the Mercedes SLK?

Prices and complete sets

In the Russian market, the "German" is represented in several trim levels, among which the base one - the SLK 200 - is affordable at a price of 2 million 290 thousand rubles. The SLK 350 version, equipped with a 3.5-liter unit for 306 horsepower, will cost the potential buyer 4 million 460 thousand rubles. The most expensive modification (SLK 500) will be available at a price of 3 million 250 thousand to 5 million 670 thousand rubles. The electromobile Mercedes SLK to our fellow citizens, unfortunately, will be unavailable. The high price and low ground clearance is, perhaps, the two factors that make the application of this roadster on our roads unacceptable. Yes, plus the fuel quality - the constant content of various impurities and deposits quickly lead to failure even the most powerful 5.5-liter German engine.

So, we reviewed the design and technical characteristics of the SLK model and learned its cost in the Russian market. The choice is yours!