Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 facelift vs Mercedes-Benz SL R230 vs Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SL R230

Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

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Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 Kompressor MT
SLK 200 Kompressor
SLK 280 MT
SLK 280
SLK 300 MT
SLK 300
SLK 350 MT
SLK 350
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
SL 350 MT
SL 350
SL 500
SL 600
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350

Reviews

Neofiliac score74%96%81%
Pros
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
  • Superb V8 and V12 engine lineup
  • Elegant yet athletic styling
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Last opportunity to get naturally-aspirated V8 from Mercedes (M152)
  • SLK 350 got ride of the engine defect of its predecessor
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Bad electronics inside
  • ABC suspension problems
  • Unbefitting V6 offered
  • Generic styling

Price

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