Do you want to drive a powerful roadster that offers topmost safety and luxury? Then you should definitely check out a Mercedes Benz SLK Class. It is true that the German carmaker is not best known for producing exotic sports cars, but you will certainly get all that you have ever wanted and more from this classy two-seat automobile. Furthermore, the price is not as steep as that of many of its competitors in the market. You can see some examples at sparkscars.com.
In 2012, we have a new Mercedes Benz SLK Class generation. The only model available at present is the SLK350. What kinds of changes have been made? The easily recognizable elegant aerodynamic design with the already iconic grill has been preserved, but has some trendy styling touches that fans are bound to love. The biggest modification in the design is the Magic dimming glass sun roof that offers perfect protection from the rays of the sun. Despite the change, it is still very easy and convenient to retract.
The major change in the new Mercedes SLK Class is the engine which is now more powerful. The 3.5-litre V6 power train produces 302 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque. The 7-speed auto transmission transfers the produced power to the rear wheels. The performance results of the roadster are quite impressive. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. What is even more impressive is the fuel economy. It is 20 mpg urban/city and 29 to the gallon on the highway.
The SLK350 comes with 18 inch wheels, LED running lights, rearview and driver mirrors that have automatic dimming, automatic wipers and cruise control. The major safety features include anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control and side and knee airbags. You also get the Attention Assist System which alerts the driver for lack of attention and drowsiness.
Inside the new version of the Mercedes Benz SLK Class you will find an elegant power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support and fine leather upholstery that is sun-reflective. You will enjoy automatic climate control. The most notable electronics features of the model include Bluetooth and radio connectivity, a CD player with an eight-speaker sound system, HD radio and satellite radio.
There are plenty of optional packages available with the current base model of the Mercedes Benz SLK Class. You can go for the Premium 1, Lighting, Multimedia, Distronic Plus, Sport and/or Dynamic handling package. Separate optional features are available as well.
If you want an equally sleek exotic sports car, but have a limited budget, you can consider a used Mercedes Benz SLK Class. The cars from the previous 2006-2011 generation are technologically advance and totally gorgeous, even though they are less powerful. You can readily get a 2010 car for over 35 per cent less than the price of the latest base model.