2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Without sacrificing a comfortable ride, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class provides an enjoyable drive thanks to its agile handling and a choice of spirited engines. Among its competition, the Mercedes SLK remains the most likable car on a daily basis. Come to Silver Star, your Mercedes-Benz Montreal dealer, and test drive this car today. We assure you it will be like no other vehicle in the market.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class in Montreal is a two-passenger hardtop convertible offered in two versions: SLK300 and SLK350, each of which comes with a different engine.

Standard equipment for the SLK300 includes the 3.0-liter V6 engine, electronically actuated retractable hardtop, 17-inch wheels, sport body accents (front airdam, rocker-sill skirts and rear spoiler), front and rear foglamps, cruise control, manually adjusted dual-zone climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, manually adjusted eight-way front seats, leather upholstery, Bluetooth and a nine-speaker audio system with a six-disc CD changer.

The SLK350 adds a 3.5-liter V6, 18-inch wheels and upgraded brakes.

The Premium I package adds remote operation for the roof, auto-dimming mirrors, automatic wipers, eight-way power front seats (including lumbar adjustment), driver memory functions, a power-adjustable steering column and an iPod interface.

The Sport package adds 18-inch wheels (for the SLK300), a sport suspension, and on automatic-transmission SLKs, paddle shifters.

The Multimedia package includes the COMAND electronics interface, a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic updates, digital music storage, satellite radio and HD radio.

The Lighting package adds bi-xenon headlamps, corner-illuminating foglights and headlamp washers. The Heating package adds a cloth wind deflector, the Airscarf neck-level heating system and heated seats.

Stand-alone options include dual-zone automatic climate control, an 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, upgraded beige leather upholstery, wood interior accents and a new prepaid maintenance option that covers maintenance requirements for 3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Powertrains and Performance

The rear-wheel-drive 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 that produces 228 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a seven-speed automatic is optional. Mercedes estimates the SLK300 will accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined with the automatic, and 18/26/20 with the manual.

The SLK350 gets a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 300 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed automatic is the only available transmission. Mercedes estimates the SLK350 will accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in 5.4 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 18/25/20 mpg.

Safety

Safety equipment for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class in Montreal includes antilock brakes, stability and traction control, knee airbags and side airbags that cover the head and thorax. The Mercedes-Benz “mbrace” emergency telematics system is also standard. The SLK350 came to a stop from 60 mph in a short 115 feet.

Interior Design and Special Features

With its retractable hardtop deployed, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is virtually indistinguishable from a conventional two-seat coupe. Leg- and headroom are acceptable. When lowered, the folded top naturally eats up trunk space, but 6.5 cubic feet are still available.

The seats provide exemplary support and adequate long-distance comfort. We highly recommend the Airscarf system, which blows warm air on your neck — it sounds weird but it works. Add to all this heated seats, a capable heating system and perhaps a warm hat, and all-season top-down motoring is easily accomplished.

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