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Quick Drive: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

Oddly, we’ll start out our analysis of the SLK with a pricing argument. Our SLK350 had a starting price of $55,400. That price compares favorably with the $60,900 Boxster S and the $55,150 Z4 sDrive35i. After doing a bit of damage on the options list, the as-tested price had climbed to $67,020, and resulted in a car with the trick Magic Sky Control, Lighting Package, Multimedia Package, and Sports Package, among smaller goodies. It’s here where the SLK pulls ahead of its competitors. The Z4 lacks items like Airscarf, Magic Sky Control, and air-conditioned seats. The Boxster, meanwhile, is hurt by Porsche’s extensive (and pricey) options sheet. You’ll get a Boxster exactly as you want it, but it’ll like cost a lot more than our SLK.

By Brandon Turkus | November 08, 2012
First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the AMG-ified version of its SL-Class roadster. Called the SL63, it follows the Mercedes tradition of offering a hotter version of just about everything it sells.

By Brandon Turkus | March 05, 2012
One Cool Feature: Mercedes-Benz SLK’s Magic Sky Control

Last week, we had a chance to reacquaint ourselves with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350. Besides being a fun roadster with fetching looks, it has a feature unique to the SLK, called Magic Sky Control.

By John Beltz Snyder | September 07, 2011
First Look: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Today, Mercedes-Benz released photos and details of the 2012 SLK-Class roadster. Available later this year, it will be the third generation of the popular model line.

By John Beltz Snyder | January 13, 2011
Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG

The current Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is no slouch, producing 355 horsepower and 376 pound-feet of torque from its 5.5-liter V-8. However, with the introduction of BMW’s not-quite-M-spec Z4 sDrive35is, Stuttgart might be feeling a bit of pressure to enhance its little roadster/monster, which is where these spy shots come in. This is a prototype of the next-generation SLK AMG, set to debut around 2012.

By Brandon Turkus | July 14, 2010
Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz SLK Spotted

The updated Mercedes-Benz SLK was spied, and our photographer was able to take a peek at the interior.

By John Beltz Snyder | May 10, 2010

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