Mercedes-Benz SLK: Decoding the Value of a Legendary Roadster in Today's Market

Mercedes-Benz SLK (1996-2016) is a series of compact premium sports roadsters that combine elegant design, excellent technical performance and maximum comfort. The abbreviation SLK stands for Sportlich Leicht Kurz, which means "sporty, light, short" in German. One of the key features of the SLK is the rigid folding roof, which allows the roadster to be quickly converted into a coupe. Powerful engines and precise handling provide a vivid driving experience. Models of the latest generations are equipped with modern safety and comfort systems typical of Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The first generation (R170) The SLK debuted in 1996 and created a sensation in the automotive world, produced until 2004. It was one of the first mass-produced cars with a rigid folding roof.

• Body Two-seat roadster with soft or hard folding roof.
• Engines. Gasoline engines of 2.0, 2.3 and 3.2 liters.
• Transmission. Manual or automatic transmission.

Compact dimensions, sporty suspension, the possibility of choosing a hard or soft roof are the features of this generation of cars.

Second generation, R171 (2004-2011) has become more mature and technological. The car received an updated design, powerful engines and an extended list of equipment.

• Body. Two-seat roadster with a rigid folding roof.
• Engines. Gasoline engines of 1.8, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 liters.
• Transmission. Manual or automatic transmission.

Magic Sky Control for adjusting roof transparency, ESP stabilization system is what sets the 2nd generation apart from the previous one.

Third generation, R172 (2011-2016) retained the sporty character of its predecessors, but became more technological and comfortable. The body remains unchanged, but the powertrain has changed (1.8 and 2.0 liter gasoline engines). At the same time, an automatic transmission, Air Scarf system for neck heating, collision warning system are available.