SLK - Class Take - back of end - of - life vehicles. Coming full circle. At the end of its long life, you can return your SLK - Class to us for environment - friendly disposal in accordance with the EC End - Of - Life Vehicle Directive1. But that day lies a long way off . 1 Applies in accordance with national regulations to vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight. Mercedes - Benz passenger cars have met the statutory regulations governing the suitability of their design for reuse and recycling for a number of years now. A network of vehicle take-back depots and dismantlers has been established which will process your vehicle in an environment-friendly manner. The ways in which both vehicles and parts can be recovered are subject to ongoing development and improvement. Consequently, the SLK-Class will be able to comply with any future increases in the recycling quota within the stipulated time limits. For further information, please call 00800 1 777 7777. Please note: changes may have been made to the product since this brochure went to press ( 04.09.2009 ). The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specifi cation during the delivery period, provided these changes, while taking into account the interests of the vendor, can be deemed reasonable with respect to the purchaser. Where the vendor or the manufacturer uses symbols or numbers to describe an order or the subject of an order, no rights may be derived solely from these. The illustrations may show accessories and items of optional equipment which are not part of standard specifi cation. Colours may diff er slightly from those shown, owing to the limitations of the printing process. This brochure has been compiled by Daimler AG of Germany and is distributed internationally. It provides a general indication of the range of models, features, optional extras, colours and/or services available in various countries. Some of the models, features, optional extras, colours and/or services may not be available in your country, or may only be available in a diff erent specifi cation. Additionally some models, features, optional extras, colours and/or services may only be available in combination with others. For current and more specifi c information in relation to the range of models, features, optional extras, colours and/or services available in SLK - Class your country, and their pricing, you should contact your nearest authorised Mercedes - Benz Passenger Car Dealer. www.mercedes-benz.com Daimler AG, Stuttgart BC / MR 6701 · 0808 · 02-03 / 1209 Printed in Germany From the Mercedes - Benz dream factory Contents The SLK 4 My SLK 44 Agility 6 Equipment & appointments 46 Exterior design 6 Sports package 46 Driving dynamics 14 Standard equipment 48 Vario - roof 16 Optional extras 50 BlueEFFICIENCY 18 Light-alloy wheels 52 Petrol engines 20 Audio and communication systems 54 Transmissions 24 Genuine accessories 58 Safety 26 Active safety 26 designo 60 Passive safety 28 Colours and materials 62 Comfort 30 Paintwork 62 Interior design 30 Upholstery and trim parts 64 Combination options 66 COMAND APS 36 Technical data 68 AMG 38 Dimensions 69 SLK 55 AMG 38 Services 70 AMG Performance Studio 40 AMG optional extras 42 Start measuring time a new way Ever since Einstein we have known that neither time nor space are absolute dimensions. Time can drag by ever so slowly, for example when you are waiting for something much longed - for, whereas in moments of happiness it feels as if it literally fl ies by. Seen from this perspective, the SLK is something of a time machine. A roadster and at the same time a full - blooded coupé, created so you can experience each moment as intensely as possible. Come along for a little time travel and become part of this fascinating car’s success story. The SLK 6 Agility | Exterior design From 0 to absolute fascination in 0.1 seconds fl at Exterior design First impressions count, and are seldom recon- the sporty looks of the light - alloy wheels. sidered. One glance is all it takes for the brain to Whatever the reason, one thing is certain : a lot make a split - second, instinctive decision. Now, has been said and written about designing cars. if it’s fascination at fi rst sight the moment you And a lot of verbose expositions have been made see the SLK, this could be due to its classic about this or that formal idiom, or these or roadster proportions with short overhangs and those fl owing lines. But in all honesty – one a dynamically styled front end, to gether with look at the SLK says it all. 1 0 Agility | Exterior design As time goes by, fascination turns into a lasting captivation Exterior design Its very design makes you want to set it in motion. With its beguiling looks, the SLK forms a thor- oughly impressive package from tip to toe. It goes without saying, of course, that the tail end of the SLK is every bit as eye - catching as its striking front, courtesy of distinctive tailpipes, the bumper with a hint of a diff user at the bottom, as well as the dark-tinted tail lights. Consequently, the instant you set eyes on the SLK, you will feel an urge ... to get behind the wheel. Agility | Driving dynamics 1 5 Discover the joy of the perpetual perfect moment Agility You are enjoying the exhilarating acceleration and the incomparable sensation of open - top motoring : there are moments when absolutely everything seems perfect. Those are precisely the occasions for which we built the SLK. Then, time somehow seems to go faster, so that even driving great distances becomes an enthralling experience because of its intensity. Eff ortlessly superior agility, dynamism you can feel, plus remarkably precise handling with the optional Direct - Steer system all allow you to experience sportiness in an entirely new way aboard this timelessly beautiful roadster. Every single day, should you wish. Agility | Vario - roof 1 7 Infi nite headroom, instantly! With the vario - roof, which made its fi rst ever appearance on an SLK. Pressing a button is all it takes for the vario - roof to disappear into the boot in 22 seconds. In the closed position, you will benefi t from the pleasant noise insulation it provides, and the reassuring feeling of having a solid roof over your head. With the roof lowered, the SLK boasts 208 litres of luggage capacity; with the roof raised, even more: 300 litres. In order to prevent irritating airfl ow turbulence in the neck region from diluting the roadster sensation when driving with the top down, you have a choice of two optional draught - stop systems. And if you are looking to drive with the roof open even when the warm summer days are a distant memory, you will be thrilled with the AIRSCARF neck - level heating system, which has been de- veloped specially by Mercedes-Benz. Here, air fl owing out of the head restraint provides warmth in the head and neck region, enabling you to enjoy the roadster season all year long, if you so desire. 1 8 BlueEFFICIENCY – innovations for effi cient mobility We do not pay lip service to protection of the dynamic and energy-management measures to engines based on common - rail direct injection environment. It’s a matter close to our hearts. As minimise fuel consumption. Such measures in- ( CDI ). It combines optimised combustion with the inventor of the motor car, Mercedes - Benz clude intelligently controlled ancillaries, tyres a modular emission-control system, all of which has a special responsibility – one we have under- with optimised rolling resistance, the ECO start / makes BlueTEC an exceptionally clean diesel taken with all our might for many years. We can stop function, lightweight components and an technology. Not only does it remove up to 95 % already off er you 66 models that place far less aerodynamically optimised body design. All in of the particulate from the exhaust gases, it also of a burden on the environment – without having all, these measures allow substantial savings reduces nitrogen oxides by up to 90 %. All that to compromise on safety, comfort and driving to be made: fuel consumption and, therefore, remains is water, harmless nitrogen and the enjoyment. CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 23 %. satisfying feeling of having helped to ease the burden on the environment. Our BlueEFFICIENCY concept comprises innova- BlueTEC – the clean diesel. Mercedes - Benz has tions for effi cient mobility as well as optimised brought to market BlueTEC technology for diesel processes all the way along the value chain. They involve diff erent approaches, but they all have a common goal: to make your individual mobility as sustainable as possible. The BlueEFFICIENCY measures – the Mercedes - Benz efficiency package. The BlueEFFICIENCY measures are comprehensive vehicle optimisa- tions which save fuel and, therefore, ease the burden on the environment. Each model com- The BlueEFFICIENCY measures bring about a substantial BlueTEC filters out up to 95 % of the particulate and converts up bines the most effi cient engine with optimal aero- reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to 90 % of the nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen Agility | BlueEFFICIENCY 1 9 HYBRID – the intelligent combination of petrol BlueTEC HYBRID – clean diesel combined with tery for storing energy as part of its close - to - and electric drive. A well-established team makes electric drive. BlueTEC HYBRID technology mar- production Concept BlueZERO: E - CELL with an a lot of things easier. And this is certainly true ries the benefi ts of HYBRID technology with those electric motor, which only draws its energy in the case of HYBRID technology.