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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class Features Review

October 30, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Improved Clear Coat paint is 40 percent more durable
Kelley Blue Book

An updated navigation system with voice command recognition
Car and Driver

Airscarf system...makes the SLK a true four-season convertible
Edmunds

What's a luxury sportscar without incredible options? Definitely not a Mercedes-Benz, that's for sure, and the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class includes innovative features that reviews read by TheCarConnection.com absolutely love.

The engine under the hood may vary between the different models of Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class, but the standard features are, for the most part, standard on all three. ConsumerGuide reports that all 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class roadsters include "air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls" and a "leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls," along with "height-adjustable bucket seats" and a "six-disc CD changer." Edmunds adds that "a premium audio system with a five-inch LCD screen" is also standard on all three versions of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK line. J.D. Power reviewers note the "new generation audio system includes [a] hands-free phone link."

The standard features are all well and good on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, but the real features standouts are found on the options list. Easily the most talked-about optional feature in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com is the Airscarf, which Edmunds says "channels warm air to your neck and shoulders via dedicated ducts in the headrests" and "makes the SLK a true four-season convertible." Kelley Blue Book notes that some of the other options include "dual eight-way power seats with memory, [and] heated seats," and they praise the "Improved Clear Coat paint," which they describe as "40 percent more durable, helping to resist small scratching that appears after repeated washing and waxing." Various options packages are available as well, including the Multimedia Package, which ConsumerGuide says will add a "navigation system w/voice recognition" and the "COMAND control screen," along with an upgraded "Harman/kardon sound system" and "hard drive." Other minor options on the Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class roadster include "HID headlamps and several different designo designer trim packages," according to Kelley Blue Book.

Conclusion

If you ever plan on driving your 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class in nontraditional convertible conditions, the Airscarf is a must-have feature.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Improved Clear Coat paint is 40 percent more durableKelley Blue BookAn updated navigation system with voice command recognitionCar and DriverAirscarf system...makes the SLK a true four-season convertibleEdmunds What's a luxury sportscar without incredible options? Definitely not a Mercedes-Benz, that's for sure, and the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class includes innovative features that reviews read by TheCarConnection.com absolutely love. The engine under the hood may vary between the different models of Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class, but the standard features are, for the most part, standard on all three. ConsumerGuide reports that all 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class roadsters include "air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls" and a "leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls," along with "height-adjustable bucket seats" and a "six-disc CD changer." Edmunds adds that "a premium audio system with a five-inch LCD screen" is also standard on all three versions of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK line. J.D. Power reviewers note the "new generation audio system includes [a] hands-free phone link." The standard features are all well and good on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, but the real features standouts are found on the options list. Easily the most talked-about optional feature in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com is the Airscarf, which Edmunds says "channels warm air to your neck and shoulders via dedicated ducts in the headrests" and "makes the SLK a true four-season convertible." Kelley Blue Book notes that some of the other options include "dual eight-way power seats with memory, [and] heated seats," and they praise the "Improved Clear Coat paint," which they describe as "40 percent more durable, helping to resist small scratching that appears after repeated washing and waxing." Various options packages are available as well, including the Multimedia Package, which ConsumerGuide says will add a "navigation system w/voice recognition" and the "COMAND control screen," along with an upgraded "Harman/kardon sound system" and "hard drive." Other minor options on the Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class roadster include "HID headlamps and several different designo designer trim packages," according to Kelley Blue Book. ConclusionIf you ever plan on driving your 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class in nontraditional convertible conditions, the Airscarf is a must-have feature. 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK STYLING | [8 out of 10] Car and Driver: "Very, very similar to models that cost three times as much" Cars.com: "An appropriately luxurious look that takes key elements from other, more expensive Mercedes-Benz models" Motor Trend: "For 2009, all models get new ...

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Other Choices:

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class remains closely comparable to rival small roadsters from BMW and Porsche, the Z4 and Boxster, which all offer strong acceleration and premium features, though forgoing some of the simplicity and lightness in the process. If a simpler, more traditional roadster for weekend top-down driving is what you seek, you may be happier with the back-to-basics Miata. However, if you plan to drive the roadster every day, the SLK is perhaps the top choice due to its excellent retractable hardtop, which seals out the weather and even road and wind noise. The soft tops available for the Z4 and Boxster are no match, though they don't compromise trunk space as the SLK's setup does. The Z4 offers a distinctly different style, with swoopier sheetmetal, while the Boxster remains the top choice for those craving a purer sportscar experience, though its interior isn't quite up to the standards of the others. The TT is nimbler and more maneuverable for city driving, but its interior isn't as spacious and comfortable as the SLK's. The SLK remains among the most refined and smoothest-riding of the roadsters, and this year's changes promise to make it even more enjoyable to drive.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Hank Greenberg #1, Posted: 10/4/2009

    I have a brand new slk350 that is four weeks old. I placed a cup of coffee in the cup holder which sits directly above the GPS system. I was on a bumpy road and a small amount of coffee dripped out of the hole in the coffee lid and somehow went into the GPS system and "fried" the system boards. MB wants $6,000 to replace because the GPS was not defective. I agree that there is no defect with the system. The defect is in the design. You cannot place liquids over sensative electrical systems unless you build a shield that will prevent such an event to occur. I have discussed this with senior mechanical engineers at BU and they said the design is "an accident ready to happen"
    How do I get MB to own up to there bad design so I don't get stuck with these humungus charge on a car that has less than 1,000 miles on it?

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