WHAT?S NEW FOR 2016:
-SLK 300 replaces SLK 250
-SLK 300 has new 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, replacing 1.8-litre turbo four.
-6-speed manual transmission discontinued
-9-speed automatic transmission now standard in SLK 300, replacing 7-speed automatic
-Direct Select gear shift with steering wheel paddles now standard on all models
-Passive Blind Spot Assist now standard on all models
-Premium Package for SLK 300 now includes media interface and Active bi-xenon headlights
-Final edition package added to SLK 350 and SLK 55 AMG
-Selenite Grey replaces Palladium Silver
-Cerussite Grey Magno replaces Tenorite Grey
-glove-box can now only be locked manually and not with central locking
Mercedes-Benz? small, rear-wheel drive SLK sports car receives a new base engine and transmission for 2016. The 2016 SLK 300, formerly SLK 250, receives a new turbocharged 241-hp 2.0-litre 4 cylinder engine that replaces the previous turbocharged 201-hp 1.8-litre 4-cylinder. A new 9-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting capability is now standard equipment in the SLK 300, replacing the previous 7-speed automatic. The 6-speed manual transmission has been discontinued. 2016 SLK 350 and SLK 55 AMG models continue with the same 3.5-litre V6 and 5.4-litre V8 powertrains as before. All 2016 SLK models now have standard Passive Blind Spot Assist, and there are upgrades to the Premium Package for the SLK 300, a new Final Edition Package for the SLK 350 and SLK 55 AMG, and some new colour choices. Lastly, the glovebox can no longer be locked with central locking, only manually.
Standard equipment in the SLK 300 includes the 241-hp 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, 9-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and shift paddles behind the steering wheel, automatic Eco Start/Stop, Sport suspension, 17-inch tires and 10-spoke alloy wheels, Passive Blind Spot Assist, Attention Assist, Artico simulated leather seats, automatic climate control, power heated seats, power lumbar, power tilt/telescopic steering column, multi-function leather steering wheel, power windows and folding mirrors, fabric windscreen, and garage door opener.
The SLK 350 adds the 302-hp 3.5-litre V6 and 7-speed automatic transmission, Eco Start/Stop, bi-xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights and LED tail lights, AMG bodywork, 18-inch tires and AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels, cross-drilled brake rotors, Dynamic Handling Package, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seats, aluminum pedals, and adaptive high-beam assist.
The SLK 55 AMG model adds the 5.4-litre V8 engine with AMG cylinder management and AMG Speedshift Plus 7-speed automatic transmission, AMG sports exhaust with twin chrome oval tailpipes, AMG Sports Suspension, 18-inch tires with AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels, Start/Stop mode, and trunk lip spoiler.
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