Output has increased by 16 per cent to 316bhp compared to the previous 3.5-litre engine, while maximum torque has improved by 10Nm to 360Nm. This engine accelerates the new SL 350 from standstill to 100km/hr in just 6.2 seconds, making it 0.4 seconds faster than the previous SL 350. More output does not mean higher fuel consumption for this sports car, however, at 10l/100km (28.5mpg), the SL 350 is marginally more economical than the preceding model with 272bhp.

Following a comprehensive model facelift, the new Mercedes-Benz SLK has a redesigned front and rear end, as well as a carefully modified interior with a new instrument cluster and three-spoke sports steering wheel. Mercedes-Benz also installs the V6 sports engine from the SL-Class in the new SLK 350, where it develops an output of 305bhp at 6500 rpm, 33bhp more than the six-cylinder unit in the previous SLK 350. Torque has also been increased by 10Nm, and is now 360Nm at 4900 rpm.

Despite this higher output and very good performance figures, the fuel consumption of the SLK 350 has been marginally reduced.

In addition to the SLK 350, the four-cylinder model SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR and the six-cylinder SLK 280 remain available in this compact Mercedes roadster range, the output of the supercharged four-cylinder engine has increased by 21bhp to 184bhp, while fuel consumption has been improved.

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