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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class Overview

Likes:

  • Interior comfort and refinement
  • Responsive V-6 engines
  • Still the best top arrangement
  • Airscarf!

Dislikes:

  • Steering is secure but not sporty
  • Automatic transmission felt indecisive in Drive
  • So much isolation isn’t as appealing in a roadster

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

To bring you this review on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class roadster, TheCarConnection.com's experts have handpicked some of the most insightful comments from other reviews. Then to make this especially useful to shoppers who might be comparing the SLK to another roadster ...

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Full Review

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

In 2005, Mercedes-Benz set out to restyle the hot-selling SLK-Class, and the body style introduced that year is the same one that can be found on today's 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. While the styling is universally praised, 2008 is the last year for the current generation of...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class: 2dr Roadster 3.0L $44,150 / $41,060 City: 17
Hwy: 25
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class: 2dr Roadster 3.5L $49,450 / $45,988 City: 17
Hwy: 23
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class: 2dr Roadster 5.5L AMG $63,200 / $58,776 City: 14
Hwy: 20

Other Choices:

Though the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class has racy good looks, it's one of the most mature and isolated of the small roadsters on the inside--with more of the spirit of a big grand-touring convertible than a perky roadster. If you plan to drive the SLK daily on the commute, you might think that's a good idea, but if you're looking for a weekend plaything, one of the more spirited sportscars might be more likely to give you goose bumps. The Audi TT is smooth and refined, with a light, nimble feel that makes it the more city-friendly choice; its interior stands out as being well styled. The BMW Z4's curvaceous styling may look feminine, but it has assertive, satisfying performance; however, its cabin is cramped. For driving enthusiasts who might even go to the track on the weekend, it's hard to beat the Boxster, which doesn't have as good a ride as the SLK or TT, but elicits precise, communicative steering, impressive handling, and a great sound from its flat-six engine. Lastly, at about half the price of the other choices, the Mazda Miata still makes a compelling case for those who want to keep it simple and go top-down on sunny fair-weather days.

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