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Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 facelift

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz SLK R171 facelift is a compact convertible in production from 2008 to 2011. It was available with a range of inline-4, V6, and V8 engines that displaced 1.8 to 5.4 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift R171, the facelifted car received few mechanical updates, with small power bumps in the I4 and V6 engines. Many suggest that the balance shaft problem in the M272 V6s has been addressed at this point, though the weakness in the design remained.
The one good engine option is the M113-powered SLK55 AMG. This was the last opportunity to get Mercedes' legendary SOHC M113 V8.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 74%
Pros
  • Last chance to get the M113-powered SLK 55 AMG
  • Updated electronics
  • Perhaps improved engine reliability
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity

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Specifications

Variants shown:
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

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