'06 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

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.

'05 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class features a retractable hard top, a new and improved front end that includes the Mercedes star logo and small grilles on either side. In fact, the 2007 SLK-Class is evocative of the 2005 SLR McLaren, a super car among super cars. Overall, Mercedes designed the 2005 SLK-Class to look sporty, fast, aggressive, and much more powerful than its former incarnations.

At that they succeeded. The 2005 SLK350 comes complete with a 3.5 liter V-6 engine, which features two hundred sixty eight horsepower, a six speed manual gearbox and the option for a seven speed automatic transmission, which itself comes with Touch Shift capabilities. The engine itself also features variable valve timing, for both the intake valves and the exhaust valves.

The exterior of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class screams of power and speed, thanks to a sharp, arrow-shaped front end and the addition of three inches to both the length and the width. The windshield features a keen slope and the body lines are sleek, giving the impression that the car is fighting the wind for speed.