Mercedes-Benz 2013 SLK-Class, 2013 SLK 250, 2013 SLK 350, 2013 SLK 55 AMG Catalog

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S L K - C L A S S

SKY ABOVE. ROAD BELOW.

AND IN BETWEEN, ONLY THE TWO OF YOU.

SLK 350 shown above w ith Mars Red paint, a nd optional KEY LESS-G O, Panorama roof, PARK TRONIC, and Lig hting and Sport Pa ckages.
SLK 55 AMG shown at rig ht with optional Dia mond White metall ic paint, KEYLE SS-GO, PAR KTRONIC, AMG H andling Package with M atte Black whee ls, and Lighting Pac kage.

Every car is created with a purpose in mind. For most, it is merely to transpor t you from one place to another. A sports car, however, is born to transform your spirit and shift your

state of mind. Nearly 60 years ago, Mercedes -Benz introduced a new kind of sports car — the coupe/roadster. With both a detachable hardtop and folding soft top, it was the first

convertible whose enthusiasm no longer waned with the fading summer sun. Four decades later, the first SLK reimagined that concept with its signature retractable hardtop, and it’s

repeatedly advanced what’s expected of a roadster ever since. For 2013, the SLK-Class reaffirms the purity of its purpose: To inspire a unique and intimate bond between you, the

winding road below and the blue sky above. And to demonstrate a deep affection for all three in its responsive performance, resplendent style, and respect for the environment. In

every measure of a sports car — from power to poise to passion — the SLK is engineered to transform what a roadster can be, while staying true to what it was always meant to be.

Learn more at MBUSA.com/SLK

SLK 250 shown above with o ptional Steel Grey me tallic paint, Pano rama roof, and Lightin g,
Premium 1 and Sport Package s. Please see endnote s at back of brochure.

OPEN FOR PLEASURE.

An SLK wastes no time getting down to the business of driving enjoyment. In less than

20 seconds, its retractable hardtop — which comes in three varieties — whisks into the

trunk. Its three advanced Direct Injection engines — turbo -4, V- 6 or AMG V - 8 — respond

even more quickly. In a mere millisecond, they can tune their high -pressure fuel spray

with near-molecular precision, while rapid - multispark ignition fires up to four times in

sequence. Three slick- shifting transmissions — a 6- speed manual with the turbo - 4, and

two types of paddle-shifted 7-speed automatic — let you turn every rev into a revelation,

to wield more torque with less fuel and fewer emissions. As soon as you open up an SLK,

you can instantly feel the three of you — driver, car and road — becoming one.

Close- ratio. For instant response
at any rpm, both the short- throw
6- speed manual gearbox in the
SLK 250 and the driver -adaptive
7-speed automatic of fer a broad
range of ideally spaced gearing.
Along with ECO and Sport modes,
a true Manual mode and paddle
shifters let you shift the 7- speed
without taking a hand from the
thick 3- spoke steering wheel.

First- rate. For more rewarding
response from its speed- sensing
power steering, the innovative
Direct- steer system varies the
steering ratio based on how far
you turn the wheel. It quickens
response in corners, yet offers
precise on- center feel, inspiring
straight -line stability at higher
speeds, and easier steering effort
during lower- speed maneuvers.

Performance- rated. For more
tenacious grip under acceleration
without sacrificing crisp steering
feedback, the rear wheels and
tires of every SLK are a full inch
wider than the fronts. In addition
to the standard wheels, there are
numerous optional 18" designs —
including race- bred AMG wheels
for the SLK 250 and SLK 350 as
part of the Sport Package.

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SLK 250. A 201-hp 1.8 -liter turbo -4 teams up with either a 6 -speed manual gearbox or paddle- shifted 7-speed
automatic to deliver 60 mph in a brisk 6.5 seconds,1 along with equally refreshing efficiency of up to 33 mpg
highway.2 Staggered- width 17" 5- spoke alloy wheels and tires team up with a nimble sport -tuned suspension.

SLK 350. An invigorating 302- hp V-6 is paired with a 7- speed automatic with paddle shifters and 18" 5-spoke
wheels.3 With a new ECO Start/Stop system, it can reach 60 in 5.4 seconds1 or return up to 29 highway mpg.

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SLK 55 AMG. A handcrafted 5.5 -liter AMG V- 8 wields 415 hp with the finesse of a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT
transmission. AMG Cylinder Management and ECO Start/Stop can deactivate four or eight cylinders whenever
they’re not needed, for up to 28 highway mpg.2 Torque Vectoring Brake and 18" AMG wheels3 dig into corners.

SLK 350 shown with Mar s Red paint, Ash/Blac k leather and optiona l KEYLESS– GO, and Lighting an d Sport Packages. P lease see endnotes a t back of brochure.