Review: 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

04/07/2008 03:07. In the ten years since it was first introduced, the Mercedes-Benz SLK has seen constant refinement. Now into its fourth year of the current generation and with todayâ€™s lifestyle, is it still a relevant ride?

The SLK 350 is a 300-horsepower hardtop-convertible roadster that is inspired by the world of Formula 1, and looks as though it possesses DNA derived from the Mercedes -McLaren SLR supercar. In this version, looks would be the operative word, but the SLK is not all-show-and-no-go.

M-B has slotted the SLK 350 against such drop-topped examples as the Audi TT, the BMW Z4, Chrysler â€™s soon-to-be retired Crossfire, which actually contains parts and technology from the previous generation of SLK, the Porsche Boxster, and finally the Volkswagen Eos, and Volvo C70. With the... // LeftLane News