Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class R172
Third generation · 2012–2016 · 5 model years · 8 trims
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Photo: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 AMG Sport CDi BlueTec 2.1 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK 200 Obsidian Black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2015 SLK 200 - side by Ssu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 AMG Sport CDi BlueTec 2.1 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2013 Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK 200 dashboard, Motul Trans Sport Show 2024, 05-25-2024 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 AMG Sport CDi BlueTec 2.1 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK 200 Obsidian Black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 SLK 200 - side by Ssu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 AMG Sport CDi BlueTec 2.1 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK 200 dashboard, Motul Trans Sport Show 2024, 05-25-2024 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | |||||||
| SLK 300 · Convertible | 2.0L Inline-4 Turbo (Aluminum) | 241 | 278 lb-ft | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic | RWD | 25/32 (28) | $47,000 |
| SLK 350 · Convertible | 3.5L V6 (Aluminum) | 302 | 278 lb-ft | 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic | RWD | 21/29 (24) | $59,200 |
| AMG SLK 55 · Convertible | 5.5L AMG V8 (Aluminum; "One Man, One Engine") | 415 | 398 lb-ft | AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic | RWD | 19/28 (22) | $72,600 |
| 2015 | |||||||
| SLK250 6MT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline 4-Cylinder Forced Induction (Aluminum) | 201 | 229 lb-ft | 6-Speed Manual | RWD | 22/32 (26) | $43,950 |
| SLK350 · Convertible | 3.5L V6 Naturally Aspirated (Aluminum) | 302 | 273 lb-ft | 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 20/29 (23) | $57,650 |
| AMG SLK55 · Convertible | 5.5L V8 Naturally Aspirated (Aluminum; AMG Handcrafted) | 415 | 398 lb-ft | AMG 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 19/28 (22) | $70,900 |
| SLK250 7AT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline 4-Cylinder Forced Induction (Aluminum) | 201 | 229 lb-ft | 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 23/33 (26) | — |
| 2014 | |||||||
| SLK250 6MT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline 4-cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection | 201 | 229 lb-ft | 6-speed manual | RWD | 22/32 (26) | $43,525 |
| SLK250 7AT · Convertible | 1.8L Inline 4-cylinder Turbocharged Direct Injection | 201 | 229 lb-ft | 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic | RWD | 23/33 (26) | $43,525 |
| SLK350 · Convertible | 3.5L V6 Naturally Aspirated Direct Injection | 302 | 273 lb-ft | 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic | RWD | 20/29 (23) | $56,225 |
| SLK55 AMG · Convertible | 5.5L V8 Naturally Aspirated Direct Injection w/ AMG Cylinder Management | 415 | 398 lb-ft | AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic | RWD | 19/28 (22) | $68,925 |
| 2013 | |||||||
| SLK250 6MT · Convertible | — | — | — | 6-Speed Manual | RWD | 22/32 (26) | $42,900 |
| SLK250 7AT · Convertible | — | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 23/33 (26) | $42,900 |
| SLK350 · Convertible | — | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 21/29 (24) | $55,400 |
| SLK55 AMG · Convertible | — | — | — | 7-Speed Automatic | RWD | 19/28 (22) | $67,990 |
| 2012 | |||||||
| SLK250 6MT · Convertible | 1.8 L Inline-4 Turbo | 201 | 229 lb-ft | 6-speed manual with shift paddles available | RWD | 22/32 (26) | $42,500 |
| SLK250 7AT · Convertible | 1.8 L Inline-4 Turbo | 201 | 229 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic with shift paddles and Touch Shift | RWD | 23/33 (26) | $42,500 |
| SLK350 · Convertible | 3.5 L V6 | 302 | 273 lb-ft | 7-speed automatic with shift paddles and Touch Shift | RWD | 20/29 (23) | $54,800 |
| SLK55 AMG · Convertible | 5.5 L V8 | 415 | 398 lb-ft | AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic with shift paddles and Touch Shift | RWD | 19/28 (22) | $67,500 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2015 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2014 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2013 | 0 | Not rated |
| 2012 | 0 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.