Trims and features
Engines: 1.8L 4-cyl turbo; 3.5L 6-cyl; 5.5L 8-cyl · Drive: RWD
2014 SLK trims
| SLK 350 | SLK250 | SLK55 AMG |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Mercedes-Benz reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Mercedes-Benz aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl | RWD | 22–27 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 2 | Unknown or other (2) | — |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 22–26 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 4 | Fuel/propulsion system (1) | — |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 22–26 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 3 | Structure (2) | — |
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 22–26 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 9 | Structure (3) | — |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo 3.5L 6-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 22–26 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 12 | Fuel/propulsion system (3) | — |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | RWD | 20–21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl 5.5L 8-cyl manual available | RWD | 17–21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 3 |
| 2013 | Mercedes-Benz Slk-Class C RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 12 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class C AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class C RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class - Convertible w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | AMG SLK55 | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 22 |
| 2016 | SLK300 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 27 |
| 2016 | SLK350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2015 | SLK250 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo |
26 |
| 2015 | SLK350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2015 | SLK55 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 22 |
| 2014 | SLK250 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo |
26 |
| 2014 | SLK350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2014 | SLK55 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 22 |
| 2013 | SLK250 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo |
26 |
| 2013 | SLK350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 24 |
| 2013 | SLK55 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 22 |
| 2012 | SLK250 | Auto 7-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Turbo |
26 |
| 2012 | SLK350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 23 |
| 2012 | SLK55 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 22 |
| 2011 | SLK300 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
20–21 |
| 2011 | SLK350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20–21 |
| 2010 | SLK300 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
| 2010 | SLK350 | Auto 7-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
20 |
| 2010 | SLK55 AMG | Auto 7-spd, 8 cyl, 5.5 L | 17 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.