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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Despite rumors to the contrary, and much to the disappointment of those eagerly awaiting an upgrade, the SLK will not receive a new powerplant in 2011. In fact, the news gets worse from there, as the high-performance, V8 AMG SLK55 has been discontinued until a new engine is developed.
Still, it’s not all bad news for the two-door, rear-wheel-drive compact roadster, as the AMG aerodynamic cues that were previously part of the optional Sport Package have been made standard on the two remaining trims – the SLK300 and SLK350 – and the SLK350 will also receive new 18-inch wheels. The aforementioned Sport Package will still be needed in order to enjoy the steering-wheel shift controls and the sport suspension, but most SLKs are expected to be shipped with these already installed.
The SLK-Class also enjoys Mercedes’ “mbrace” telematics system as a standard feature for 2011, allowing you to operate door locks through your smartphone. Otherwise, the model remains unchanged here, with the two trims each featuring a distinct powertrain.
The base SLK300 trim starts with a 3.0-liter, 90-degree V6. This is the E30 version of the Mercedes M272 engine, which sports an aluminum block, DOHC aluminum heads, and silicon/aluminum-lined cylinders. The pistons themselves are also aluminum, although here coated with iron for durability. A magnesium intake manifold saves additional weight, and variable valve timing allows variance of up to 40 degrees on intake and exhaust.
As high-tech as this all sounds, the E30 M272 offers only 228 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 2,700 rpm. These simply fail to impress anymore, especially when the SLK300 will return an EPA-estimated 18/26 mpg with the six-speed manual transmission or 19/26 with the seven-speed automatic. And even that requires premium-grade gasoline. No, the better bet is the E35 version of the same engine, offering all of the above except with integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection and ignition, an additional half a liter, and 300 horses available at 6,500 rpm. Torque is upgraded as well with 265 lb-ft, although it doesn’t make its appearance until 4,900 rpm. Still, with these upgrades and attached to the seven-speed automatic – the only available transmission – fuel consumption barely changes, delivering 18/25 on premium gas.
Apart from powertrains, the SLKs are visually almost interchangeable and offer the same interior features and options. The retractable hardtop raises and lowers with a 22-second wait that begins with a button push. The leather-lined cabin offers height-adjustable bucket seats, a leather-wrapped tilt and telescoping steering wheel with radio controls, and a 6-CD changer with Bluetooth. Dual front and side airbags are joined by knee airbags, and safety is further assured through traction control, an antiskid system, roll bars, and four-wheel antilock disc brakes. The 11.8-inch front discs are ventilated, but the 10.9-inch rears are solid units in the SLK300. The SLK350 instead receives 13-inch front vented discs and 11.4-inch rears, here grabbed by four- and two-piston fixed calipers, respectively.
So it looks as though Mercedes is trying to fool us by making their lower-level SLKs looks as much like their AMG-tuned compatriots as possible, but we’ll have to wait a bit longer for the real thing. In the meantime V6 power will have to satisfy, a feat becoming increasingly difficult in an industry that doesn’t consider 300 horses from a V6 much of a triumph anymore.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
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by Anonymous
Oct 17, 2013
Glad I had the opportunity to own such an incredible vehicle. Fun to drive, fast acceleration. Fully loaded with all the extras you could every want. Amazing ride with the top down, low noise & wind. Clean & garage kept with a cover. Oct 17, 2013
by Barzinji S
Jan 08, 2011
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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK Pricing
Original MSRP
$47,650 to $53,300Price range
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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: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · Harman/Kardon premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.9 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · 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: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Manual adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual Adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · 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
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: performance
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
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: diversity · MP3 auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · Harman/Kardon premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · 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: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Manual adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 5.8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors: rearview · Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual Adjustments: 8
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: power retractable hard top
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: multi-link · 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 wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 18 · Type: performance
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation