Is Mercedes SLS a good investment?

Is Mercedes SLS a good investment?

The Mercedes SLS Coupe: This means that the most this car has depreciated is about 40% in 8 years giving it a much stronger investor curve than other cars in that range. Don’t ask about convertibles again – the gullwings are what make this car an investment.

How big is the Mercedes slk55 AMG engine?

But it only takes a quick stab of the throttle to unleash the hand-assembled engine’s massive power. It’s a bit of a beast, then? At 1575kg, the flagship SLK is no lissom lightweight, but with 355bhp at a low 5750rpm and plenty of torque – 375lb ft at 4000rpm – performance is never anything less than neck-straining.

What kind of car is the Mercedes SLK?

We like the Mercedes SLK. Since the original was launched back in 1997 its unique combination of premium image, four-season versatility from its folding metal roof and sheer feel-good factor has elevated it to an unassailable position above its BMW, Porsche and Audi rivals.

Which is heavier AMG R171 or AMG SLK?

Maybe it’s the solidity of the R171 platform, but the SLK feels substantial – more like it weighs 4,000 pounds. It’s likely a combination of the structure and its tuning that leads to this impression, were the suspension less flinty, the angry little AMG might have felt lighter on its feet.

What’s the price of a Mercedes Benz slk55?

The base price of the SLK55—$62,520 including the guzzler tax—is $15,550 higher than a standard SLK350’s, but that increment strikes us as reasonable for the major performance upgrades. It is also the least expensive car in the AMG lineup, except for the C55, and we think the SLK is the best balanced of the lot.

Which is faster Mercedes slk55 or Mercedes E55?

Or consider this: The SLK55 matches its big brother E55 from 0 to 60 mph—despite the E55’s 469 supercharged horsepower propelling fewer pounds per pony—and is just 0.2 second slower through the quarter-mile. Besides the overachieving numbers, acceleration runs are just so darn pleasing in the SLK55.

Maybe it’s the solidity of the R171 platform, but the SLK feels substantial – more like it weighs 4,000 pounds. It’s likely a combination of the structure and its tuning that leads to this impression, were the suspension less flinty, the angry little AMG might have felt lighter on its feet.

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