#6

in Luxury Sports Cars

Based on analysis of 52 SLK reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $45,950 - $50,950
Invoice: $42,734 - $47,384
MPG: 17 City / 26 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:8.6
Performance:8.3
Exterior:8.8
Interior:7.6
Safety:NA
Reliability:8.0
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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

The '09 SLK has not yet been crash-tested by the federal government or insurance industry. It does, however, come equipped with such safety features as dual-stage front airbags and break assist. Note that some critics complain about blind spots.

  • "The only notable drawback involves the SLK's inferior sight lines, as the intricately constructed roof unavoidably creates significant blind spots." -- Edmunds
  • "[T]op-up visibility isn't bad. When parking, however, the driver may have no clue where the pointy front end is located." -- Cars.com
Review Last Updated: 8/24/09