Mercedes-Benz reveals their newest SLK roadster vehicle. Dubbed R172, the new roadster from Stuttgart-based company is a direct competitor to BMW's Z4 Roadster. The SLK offers in its third generation a metal folding roof and the world premiere of Magic Sky Control. This feature allows the drinking glass part of the roof to switch from lite to dark with a impact of a button.

The new SLK follows the same blueprint linguistic communication seen lately in all the new Mercedes vehicles. The svelte and able-bodied body is complemented by a vertical standing front. At the dorsum, the designers managed to brand the torso sit lower than the rear fender, a nice visual bear upon.

Equally seen in whatsoever roadster, the SLK offers exactly like the Z4, a long hood, a compact and well fix back green business firm and a brusk tail.

Inside, the SLK offers the typical Mercedes sports car look. Above the primal infotainment system, there is an optional analog clock, with the single purpose to underline the fashionable character of the vehicle. Large circular gauges and brushed aluminum provide the sporty flair. Wood trim can likewise be fitted in the interior design.

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As with its predecessor, the new SLK includes a system called Air Scarf, which is integrated into the headrests of the sport seats and protects the neck of the commuter and forepart passenger with warm air from cold drafts.

In the power department, the SLK range starts with the 184 horsepower SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY, a four-cylinder i.8 liter engine which takes the auto to 62 mph in 7.0 seconds. Standard consumption is six.1 liters per 100 km, the near fuel efficient vehicle in its course of four cylinders. Next in the line-up is the SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY, 204 horsepower, 0 to 62 mph in half-dozen.six seconds and 6.ii liter per 100 km. The equivalent in the BMW line-upwardly would exist the Z4 sDrive23i (viii.two liter per 100 km).

The merely half dozen-cylinder vehicle is the 350 BlueEFFICIENCY, a V6 naturally aspirated engine with direct injection. The iii.5 liter engine produces 306 horsepower and accelerates to 62 mph in v.6 seconds. With standard consumption of seven.ane liters, this model offers significantly amend fuel consumption than the BMW Z4 sDrive35i that requires ix.0 liters.

The impressive fuel consumption numbers are straight related to the employ of a 7G-Tronic automated manual that offers get-go-cease functionality. Consumption values for models with transmission transmissions have non nonetheless been communicated, only they are probably a little higher.

Prices for the new R172 showtime at 38,675 euros for the SLK 200, 44,256 euros for the SLK 250 and 52,300 euros for the superlative model SLK 350. At a later point in fourth dimension, an AMG version is expected to be powered by a naturally aspirated V8 engine.

As with any new direct competitor to BMW, we decided to offering a photograph comparing from different angles.

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