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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$44,150 to $63,200

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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.

Published May 31, 2022 by Rob Feeman

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by Anonymous
Nov 17, 2022
Very disappointed as the rear subframe has prematurely rusted out, creating a very expensive and intensive repair!Nov 17, 2022
by Steve C
Jun 15, 2009
Performance is good from the supercharged engine. Build is brilliant with no squeaks or rattles.# Excellent ride quality for a sports car. Good looking car with great road presence. only 30 mpg on mixed town / rural driving. Roof down it's brilliant with little buffeting. only poor radio reception lets it down, which they're trying to fix under warranty.Jun 15, 2009
by Craig L
Feb 22, 2009
o-62 = 7.7 secs fuel= 27.2 mpg to 35.0 mpg on a run! ! ! hard top roof folds in under 35 secs. twin stainless exhausts full leather mp3 cd bluetooth ipod plu gin aircon esp alloys fogs f1 maclaren front remote locking alarm anti hijack system remote roof close/open pas heated seats low emmisons Feb 22, 2009

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Pricing

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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

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