Under the hood, buyers of the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class have the option for several different engines. First off is a 3.5 liter V6 engine with two hundred and sixty eight horsepower and two hundred and fifty eight pounds per feet of torque; this model also features variable timing.
There is also the option for either a six speed manual gearbox or a seven speed automatic transmission which comes complete with the Touch Shift system. Next up is a 5.5 liter V8 engine with three hundred and fifty five horsepower, this for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG.
Lastly, for the SLK280 roadster, there is a twin cam 3.0 liter V6 engine with two hundred and twenty eight horsepower. Standard safety features include side impact air bags, all disc anti lock brakes, traction control, and an Electronic Stability Program.
Other safety options for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class includes a BabySmart child-recognition system, which is designed to keep the front passenger side air bag from deploying.