Compare Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 vs Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 vs Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209

Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift

Mercedes-Benz SLK R172Mercedes-Benz CLK A209Mercedes-Benz CLK A209 facelift
Variants
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 200 MT
SLK 200
SLK 250 MT
SLK 250 CDI MT
SLK 250 CDI
SLK 350
CLK 55 AMG
CLK 200 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor MT
CLK 200 Kompressor
CLK 240 MT
CLK 240
CLK 320
CLK 500 5AT
CLK 500 7AT
CLK 63 AMG
CLK 200 Kompressor 163 MT
CLK 200 Kompressor 184 MT
CLK 280 MT
CLK 320 CDI MT
CLK 350
CLK 500 M113
CLK 500 M273

Reviews

Neofiliac score81%67%71%
Pros
  • 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
  • Overall good drivetrain reliability
  • Decent styling
  • More powerful drivetrain
  • Improvement in build quality
Cons
  • Generic styling
  • Some quality issues
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Handling not that great
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Some engine reliability concerns

Price

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