Mercedes-Benz SLK Reviews

2011 - 2016

• Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2012 - 2016) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £9,464 - £19,160

  PROS

  • Seriously fast
  • Engine sounds great
  • Fairly competitive running costs
  • Lots of standard kit

  CONS

  • Slow roof operation
  • Small boot
  • Not as engaging as main rival

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2011 - 2016

• Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster (2011 - 2016) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £4,016 - £12,255

  PROS

  • Improved driving dynamics
  • More efficient engines
  • Larger boot

  CONS

  • Poor rear visibility
  • Not as much fun to drive as a Z4 or a Boxster

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2004 - 2011

• Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (2004 - 2010) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £2,523 - £6,417

  PROS

  Thundering performance, AMG styling, superb engine, sharp handling

  CONS

  Not as nimble as a Porsche Boxster, slow-witted manual mode

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• Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster (2004 - 2011) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £1,084 - £5,474

  PROS

  Neat styling, good quality interior, refined with roof down

  CONS

  More powerful models are expensive to run, poor manual gearbox, no diesel option

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1996 - 2004

• Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster (1996 - 2004) Review

  Traditional engineering makes the SLK a used buyer's DIY delight

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £611 - £2,946

  PROS

  • Refined convertible experience
  • Easy to maintain, reasonable fuel economy
  • Surprisingly practical

  CONS

  • Solid build undermined by rust and paint issues
  • Neglected cars expensive to diagnose
  • Not particularly sporty for a sports car

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