2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class compact roadster, introduced in 1997, seats two passengers and includes a power-retractable hardtop for open-air driving. For 2008, the SLK-Class receives an exterior facelift, with an updated grille, new front and rear bumpers, sportier headlights, and revised taillights with a dark, smoky appearance. Mercedes also offers new light-alloy wheels for 2008. In addition, the exterior mirrors now include LED indicators with a pronounced arrow shape. The interior of the SLK-Class also gets a number of upgrades as well, including an updated instrument cluster and a new three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel.
Although not as powerful nor as well-equipped as the venerable Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadsters, the SLK-Class still delivers good performance, precise handling, a comfortable cabin, and Mercedes-Benz's fit and finish. The SLK-Class sports a sleek, aggressive exterior design, with an arrow-shaped front end and a diffuser-style rear end with trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes for a bold appearance.
For 2008, the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class consists of three trims, including the SLK280, the SLK350, and the performance-tuned SLK55 AMG. A 3.0-liter V6 engine, producing 228 hp and 221 lb-ft of torque, powers the SLK280. The engine links to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed 7G-Tronic automatic with a manual shift feature. The SLK350 comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6, which generates 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and links to the automatic transmission only. At the top of the lineup, the SLK55 AMG features an AMG-built 5.4-liter V8 producing 355 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission, the big V8 propels the SLK55 AMG from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds.
Standard equipment for the SLK280 and SLK350 includes leather upholstery, hand-polished wood trim, stainless-steel rubber-studded pedals, dual-zone climate control, and a Harman Kardon audio system with an in-dash 6-CD changer. Options include power-adjustable heated seats, a hard-drive-based navigation system, and the Airscarf feature, which blows warm air down the necks of the driver and passenger to extend the top-down driving season. The SLK55 AMG comes equipped with a number of features designed by AMG, Mercedes' in-house tuner, including Nappa leather upholstery, an AMG ergonomic sports steering wheel, bolstered sports seats, and an AMG instrument cluster, as well as an AMG-designed exhaust system, high-performance braking system, and rear spoiler.
Vehicle speed-sensitive steering and a multilink suspension come standard, while an electronic stability control system and antilock brakes with brake assist are among the SLK-Class's many safety features.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 380 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8 · Power adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 8 · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top · Sunroof: remote operation
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Profile: 55 · Type: performance · Width: 205
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Width: 8.0
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 380 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8 · Power adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 8 · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top · Sunroof: remote operation
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Profile: 45 · Type: performance · Width: 225
Wheels
Width: 8.0
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 380 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11 · 380 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: remote operation
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: premium leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone: pre-wired for phone · Satellite communications: TeleAid
Tires
Profile: 40 · Speed Rating: Z · Type: performance · Width: 225
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Width: 8.5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation
