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What kind of car is the 2013 Mercedes Benz SLK?

What kind of car is the 2013 Mercedes Benz SLK?

If ever there was a sensible luxury roadster, the Mercedes-Benz SLK may be it. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof available in SLK250, SLK350 and SLK55 AMG trim levels. These are primarily differentiated by engine size.

What kind of engine does Mercedes Benz slk250 have?

Performance & mpg The rear-wheel-drive 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 features a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a seven-speed automatic is optional.

Is the Mercedes Benz SLK the same as the C class?

Under this scheme, roadsters use the base name “SL”, followed by the model’s placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy, the letter “C”, being the roadster equivalent to the C-Class. As of February 2019, the SLK/SLC has been discontinued.

Which is better 2013 Mercedes Benz SLK or BMW Z4?

The 2013 Porsche Boxster bests the SLK with sheer athleticism and performance, but lacks the SLK’s convenient retractable-hardtop roof. The BMW Z4 splits the difference with its rigid roof and slightly dialed-back performance.

If ever there was a sensible luxury roadster, the Mercedes-Benz SLK may be it. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof available in SLK250, SLK350 and SLK55 AMG trim levels. These are primarily differentiated by engine size.

Performance & mpg The rear-wheel-drive 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 features a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a seven-speed automatic is optional.

Who are the competitors for the Mercedes Benz SLK?

Competitors to both cars include the Audi TT, BMW Z4 and Porsche Boxster. For 2013, all SLK models now come equipped with mbrace2 in-car technology and optional Adaptive Highbeam Assist.

The 2013 Porsche Boxster bests the SLK with sheer athleticism and performance, but lacks the SLK’s convenient retractable-hardtop roof. The BMW Z4 splits the difference with its rigid roof and slightly dialed-back performance.

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