2012 MERCEDES BENZ SLK250 NEW EDITON

For the primary time, Mercedes-Benz is providing the sporty SLK Roadster with a diesel engine. The 150 kW (204 hp) four-cylinder energy unit places the 2-seater on the high of its class in quite a few respects. With a gas consumption of 4.9 litres per a hundred kilometres, it's the most economical roadster in its segment. Because of its huge torque of 500 newton metres it accelerates from zero to a hundred km/h in 6.7 seconds, and delivers a top determine for acceleration from 80 to one hundred twenty km/h. The result's superior driving enjoyment both on winding nation roads and on long motorway stretches. Like the opposite models within the newest SLK family, which was presented in January 2011, it combines full of life sportiness with excessive-high quality appointments and glorious comfort.

Diesel drive and roadster pleasure do not go collectively - or so a typical misconception would have it. Mercedes-Benz impressively demonstrates the opposite with the brand new Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI. Its 4-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2143 cc generates an output of 150 kW (204 hp) and 500 newton metres of torque - as much as a petrol engine with twice the displacement would normally generate. This makes the brand new Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI the most highly effective diesel mannequin in its class, and gives the roadster the potential for extremely sporty performance.

Equipped with the usual 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission (a six-velocity handbook transmission will follow in the second quarter of 2012), the diesel SLK sprints from zero to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds and achieves a top pace of 243 km/h. Moreover, the pliability of the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI is nothing in need of phenomenal. Due to its enormous diesel torque it accelerates from 80 to a hundred and twenty km/h in simply 4.3 seconds - easily one of the best determine on this class, making for secure and effortless overtaking.Apart from this, the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI is probably the most economical and due to this fact environmentally appropriate roadster in its segment. It is proud of 4.9 litres of diesel gas per a hundred kilometres (NEDC combined consumption), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 128 g/km. In different words, the diesel SLK combines thoroughbred sports activities automobile performance with the gasoline financial system of a sub-compact. This guarantees nice driving pleasure with nice gasoline efficiency.

The diesel engine achieves its exemplary output, torque, gas consumption and emissions figures, in addition to its highly impressive smoothness for a diesel unit, thanks to an extensive package of revolutionary technologies. These embrace fourth-era frequent-rail injection with a rail strain of 2000 bar and exact injection timing, as well as two-stage turbocharging. Like all SLK models, the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI also features a begin/cease system as standard.

The frugal fuel consumption makes the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI a car with superior lengthy-distance qualities. Utilizing the European motorways, it is e.g. fairly potential to drive from the North Sea to a seaside on the Mediterranean non-stop. Very comfortable sports seats, a cushty suspension setup and the biggest baggage capacity in this segment additionally do their bit to create the proper conditions.

Because it shares the identical genes with the other members of the successful SLK family, the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI combines lightfooted sportiness with stylish comfort, a placing sports activities automobile design and absolute day-to-day suitability, whereas delivering top performance with exemplary ecology. Because of this the diesel model too gives open-prime driving enjoyment at an extraordinarily excessive level.

The Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI is likewise accessible with a alternative of three versions of the well-known vario-roof - certainly one of them the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL. This glass roof can be changed from darkish to clear on the contact of a button. There are additionally three suspension variations obtainable: a conventional steel suspension, a sports suspension with a stiffer spring and damper setup or a suspension with an electronically managed, fully computerized damping system. The latter is a part of the Dynamic Handling package deal, which additionally consists of the Direct-Steer system and the Torque Vectoring Brake developed by Mercedes-Benz for significantly agile and predictable handling characteristics.

Externally the new Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI isn't any different in look from the petrol models. It even retains the dual exhaust system, and due to this fact has the same thrilling look for which all of the SLK fashions are known.

The new Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI could be ordered from 13 September 2011. The price including VAT is € 41,828.50.