Chicago Mercedes GL-Class dealer eager for 2012 SLK350
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 is pretending no more! Many car buffs have cast aside the SLK-Class of Mercedes as a less impressive imitation of a far more expensive and exotic Mercedes-Benz, the SL. Others have simply called it a poor imitation of the BMW Z4 or Porsche Boxster. The critics may have had a point in the past, but recent reviews of the 2012 SLK350 are turning heads and giving SLK-Class skeptics a reason to re-check their facts. Chicago Mercedes GLK drivers may have finally found an affordable option for their weekend roadster.
Car and Driver recently gave their First Drive Review on the new SLK with the headline, “The new SLK doesn’t just look like a miniature SLS, it drives like one, too.” Needless to say, that alone has enticed many Mercedes fans to read on. With all the details on the SLK350’s power, looks, and additional features, Car and Driver has sold this automotive fan on the new smooth and powerful two-door convertible offered by Mercedes.
The 2012 SLK starts with an all-new 3.5-liter V-6 engine complete with direct fuel injection and a compression ratio of 12.3:1. This improvement makes 302 hp at 6500 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 3500. The new engine not only adds to the power of the SLK350, but will consume less fuel giving the car 20 city/29 highway mpg compared to last year’s 18/26.
In the crowded streets of Chicago, Mercedes GL drivers know the importance of strong break performance. This year’s brake rotors are larger than in the 2011 SLK; in the front, they measure 13.5 inches and in the rear they are 11.8 inches. An all new cornering break control system has also been added to ensure safety around those tough corners.
On the surface, the new SLK has been given the title of a miniature SLS. The main feature giving off “SLS vibes” is the snub nose, giving the new model a more compact sporty look than in the past. Also, the eighteen inch standard wheels complete with Continental ContiSportContact 5 tires are engineered with a sport-tuned suspension calibration causing the SLK350 to sit lower to the ground.
The “additional features” are the qualities that Chicago Mercedes GLK drivers are most interested in for their potential weekend roadster, the SLK350. First, three different roofs are available to choose from; the all-metal retractable roof comes standard, the panoramic glass roof can be added for an additional fee, and the new Magic Sky Control roof is the most expensive option. The Magic Sky Control roof offers a clear glass roof that can change, with the push of a button, to a shade inducing tint to save you from using a/c on those semi-hot days. Whichever roof you choose, the new Airscarf vent behind your neck will be sure to keep you warm on those chilly morning drives with the roof down.
With prices expected to start around $50,000, Chicago Mercedes GL drivers with an itch for that flashy weekend cruiser should most definitely consider the new SLK350. Be sure to visit your trusted Mercedes-Benz dealer, Mercedes-Benz of St. Charles for example, for more information or to custom order ahead for your own SLK350 this summer.
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