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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Review
Macho looks, more power and a heater to keep your neck warm.
2005 SLK-Class Review Summary & Specifications
The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is all-new, with macho styling, macho power, more stable handling, and a roomier interior. Male and female baby boomers in midlife crisis are sure to appreciate the macho look, spirited driving dynamics and long list of innovative technologies.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Michelle Krebs |
| Model Lineup | Mercedes-Benz SLK350; SLK55 AMG |
| Engines (standard) | |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter 24-valve V6; 362-hp 5.5-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | six-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | six-speed manual; seven-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual frontal adaptive airbags; dual head/thorax side airbags; dual knee airbags; two-stage seatbelt force limiters; anti-lock brakes, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program, Tele Aid telematics for emergency response |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mercedes-Benz SLK350 |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, nine-speaker AM/FM/CD (in-dash), alarm, Tele Aid telematics system |
| Destination Charge | |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Active Heated Headrest, DVD navigation |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | |
| Horse Power | 268 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 258 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Wheelbase | 95.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 160.7/70.4/51.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Trunk Volume | 6.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | independent, McPherson three-link with anti-dive device, double-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link independent with anti-squat, anti-dive device, single-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3231 |
| Stock Tires | 225/45WR17W front, 245/40WR17 rear |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 |
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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