2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class Photo

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class - Specifications

 
2 Door Roadster 5.5L AMG Quick Specs
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/22 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.5L
EPA Class 2 Seater
Style Name SLK55 AMG
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission AMG 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/OD-inc: touch shift, optimum gear programming, comfort mode, AMG SpeedShift
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Why should I also consider these?

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class remains closely comparable to rival small roadsters from BMW and Porsche, the Z4 and Boxster, which all offer strong acceleration and premium features, though forgoing some of the simplicity and lightness in the process.

If a simpler, more traditional roadster for weekend top-down driving is what you seek, you may be happier with the back-to-basics Miata.

However, if you plan to drive the roadster every day, the SLK is perhaps the top choice due to its excellent retractable hardtop, which seals out the weather and even road and wind noise.

The soft tops available for the Z4 and Boxster are no match, though they don't compromise trunk space as the SLK's setup does.

The Z4 offers a distinctly different style, with swoopier sheetmetal, while the Boxster remains the top choice for those craving a purer sportscar experience, though its interior isn't quite up to the standards of the others.

The TT is nimbler and more maneuverable for city driving, but its interior isn't as spacious and comfortable as the SLK's.

The SLK remains among the most refined and smoothest-riding of the roadsters, and this year's changes promise to make it even more enjoyable to drive.

 
2008 Audi TT
The TT is a little more engaging to drive than before, but it doesn’t stand out in the crowd quite like the original one did when it was new.
 
2008 Porsche Boxster
The 2008 Porsche Boxster performs brilliantly, and looks and feels the part, delivering a modern take on the classic roadster experience.
 

 
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