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2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 review

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Mercedes-Benz SLK250 highlights

Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

22 city, 32 highway, 26 combined

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What is new for the 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK250?

  • SLK250 trims have been upgraded with Auxiliary Audio Input as standard equipment this year.
  • Adjustable Suspension, Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Departure Warning, and Bluetooth Technology features are now available as options on select trims.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

4 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mercedes-Benz SLK250 4th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.

Cost

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mercedes-Benz SLK250 is $490, compared to an average of $546 for Luxury Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Frequency

According to RepairPal, Mercedes-Benz SLK250 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.1 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Severity

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 7% for the Mercedes-Benz SLK250, compared to an average of 12% for Luxury Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Mercedes-Benz SLK250 features and specs

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2D Convertible 2WD

Standard Features

  • Skylight(s)
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Heated Mirrors
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Hard Top
  • Manual Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio

Optional Features

  • Leather Seats
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Skylight(s)
  • Smart Key
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.8L

Horsepower

201

Torque (ft-lbs)

229

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18.5

Wheelbase

95.7"

Overall length

162.8"

Width

71.5"

Height

51.2"

Leg room

F 42.5"

Head room

F 39.1"

Front tires

P225/45YR17

Rear tires

P245/40YR17

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Manual 6

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