Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG (04-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 20 April 2009
Last time the Mercedes-Benz SLK received the AMG treatment, it was fitted with a supercharged 3.2-litre V6 engine. The second-generation gets a substantially larger V8. It may be badged 55 but it actually uses a normally aspirated 5.4-litre engine with 360bhp. However, thanks to the light weight of the roadster, it has superb acceleration and pace, making it great fun to drive. The extra AMG body kit and larger wheels suit the SLK shape well and it also has some exquisite detailing inside, while build quality is second to none. It's expensive to run, but as the ultimate SLK, it's a superb convertible.
3.5 out of 5

Equipment

Standard equipment on the AMG version includes a seven-speed automatic transmission, front and side airbags, alarm and immobiliser, AMG styling, heated sports seats with leather trim, automatic climate control, xenon headlamps, brake-pad wear indicator, electrically adjustable seats, electric folding roof, electric windows, electronic stability control, front foglights, automatic headlamp activation, metallic paint, electrically adjustable steering column, and a fabric wind deflector. Options include either CD-based turn-by-turn navigation or DVD full map navigation, Airscarf neck-level heating, CD autochanger, upgraded leather and special paint finishes.

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  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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