Emissions: 1796-3498 cc Origin: Europe
Theoretical fuel consumption: 7.0-20.0 liters/100 kilometers.
Excellent point: the shape is cool, and the headrest can be opened in winter.
Missing point: the appearance is a bit bluffing.
1996, Mercedes-Benz launched the slk roadster. Since then, the world's first convertible sports car with a hardtop was born, and slk was less than 10 years old. It can only be regarded as the "little brother" in the Mercedes-Benz family, but its performance has the mature style of Mercedes-Benz: it sells more than 300,000 vehicles and easily occupies the top spot in the same market.
The name of slk indicates its identity: "S" is athletic; "l" lightweight; "k" small size.
Compared with sl grade 4535mm and 1735kg, the length of slk 4082mm and the kerb quality of SLK 1735 kg are "thinner", and the meaning of "K" is vividly interpreted.
Compared with the old model, 04 slk has been greatly improved in appearance, and its biggest feature is that it adopts the front nose shape from SLR. This design was inspired by f 1 racing car. The front nose is thick and muscular, with a huge three-pointed star logo embedded in the middle and newly designed triangular headlights, which constitutes an aggressive front face. Compared with the old model, the improvement in appearance can be said to be very successful, which not only highlights the compact and flexible characteristics of small sports cars, but also is more aggressive.
After seeing slk, it is no exaggeration to say that its appearance is absolutely more attractive than any Mercedes-Benz model seen in China at present. Even the sl class, which is much more expensive, will be inferior to the new slk in shock.
The improvement of performance and the use of many new equipment fully show Mercedes-Benz's expectation for it. However, it is doubtful that Mercedes-Benz 1996 launched the first generation slk only because of the wonderful folding hardtop designed by engineers. In the memory of the first generation slk, there is really no other unique selling point except the folding hardtop. The four-cylinder engine, moderate chassis and simple interior are all universal, and even the steering column is not adjustable, which is really unlike Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz launched slk in a hurry. The purpose is probably just to make that set of folding hardtop available at the first time and become the first in the industry, and other aspects have no time to make comprehensive preparations.
So we can see that Mercedes-Benz has put more thoughts into the research and development of the new slk, or that these thoughts are always spent by Mercedes-Benz on developing a new car. Slk put off his homework until today when he was in a hurry. The new slk was mass-produced by Mercedes-Benz in 2004. Engine, frame, electronic technology, exterior interior and even folding hardtop mechanism are all brand-new designs and changes. Some of them are brand-new not only for Mercedes-Benz, but also for the industry once again, which makes the selling points and topics of this new slk more than the previous generation products. I believe it will stand the test of time.
The new slk has three power configurations: 120kW inline four-cylinder engine, 200kW v6 engine and 265kW v8 engine. Top equipped with slk55amg and Mercedes-Benz original 7-speed automatic gearbox, its 0- 100 km/h acceleration takes only 4.9 seconds! Even the smallest 4-cylinder engine can't be underestimated. Due to the use of mechanical supercharging, the maximum torque is amazing, reaching 240nm (the maximum torque of non-supercharged gasoline engines with the same displacement is generally only about 170nm). Therefore, even driven by this small displacement (less than 1.8 liter) engine, slk can still make people feel the pleasure of pushing back. With the 5-speed touchshift manual transmission, the top speed can reach 230 km/h.
The fuel economy of the 4-cylinder engine equipped with slk200 kompressor is improved by about 8% while keeping the power performance unchanged.
The maximum power and torque of the 3.5-liter v6 engine are increased by about 25% and 13% compared with the previous generation, but the fuel consumption is reduced by about 5% due to the adoption of technologies such as variable camshaft and adjustable intake manifold length.
According to the manufacturer's data, the 0- 100 km/h acceleration of the slk350 with a 7-speed automatic transmission takes only 5.5 seconds, which is 0. 1 second faster than the model with a 6-speed manual transmission. And if the acceleration is 60 to 120km/h, the 6-speed manual transmission takes 8.7 seconds, and the 7-speed automatic transmission only takes 5. 1 second! It can be seen how excellent Mercedes-Benz's newly developed 7-speed automatic gearbox is.
2. Suspension emphasizes sports style without losing comfort. The front suspension of the new generation slk is changed from double wishbone type to McPherson strut type, and it adopts 3-link structure, so it is believed that more engine compartments can be vacated. In addition, the steering performance of slk is also very sporty, mainly adopting the rack-and-pinion design instead of the previous circulating ball design. In addition, the factory said that the new 3-link McPherson pillar type has several more links, which can effectively eliminate the vibration of the road surface on the one hand and provide direct control response on the other. It can be seen that when designing a new generation of slk, it is still necessary to improve the sportiness of slk while maintaining the same comfort. Because the designer thinks that slk buyers are more interested in the comfort of Mercedes-Benz while demanding the fun of control.
3.vario-roof folding electric vehicle roof and airscarf headrest heating system lead slk's innovative design. Mercedes-Benz has put more thoughts on the research and development of the new slk, or rather, these thoughts should be spent by Mercedes-Benz on the research and development of new cars. Slk put off his homework until today when he was really in a hurry. The new slk is a big production of Mercedes-Benz in 2004. Engine, frame, electronic technology, exterior interior and even folding hardtop mechanism are all brand-new designs and changes. Some of them are brand-new not only for Mercedes-Benz, but also for the industry once again, which makes the selling points and topics of this new slk more than the previous generation products. I believe it will stand the test of time.
As the symbol of slk, the new generation folding hardtop has made a breakthrough in structural design. At present, almost all the similar designs in the car factory have adopted the "folding" roof. However, on the new slk, the rear window glass is not folded in half with the roof, but separated from the columns on both sides, stacked parallel to the roof, and then slid into the rear compartment. This design saves the space occupied when the roof is folded, so that the trunk volume of the new slk is still 260l after the roof is folded, which is 20l larger than the soft top of BMW z4. Nevertheless, since three roof components occupy the upper space, it is still inconvenient to take and put luggage, which is a compromise.
In order to satisfy this level of consumers' desire for open-top driving experience, the new slk specially designed the heating system of airscarf headrest, so that drivers can enjoy open-top driving even in cold weather. Airscarf is located at the headrest of the seat. As long as the button is pressed, the special vent on the headrest will give off warm air. It can control the air supply temperature according to the driving speed and the temperature conditions at that time, and at the same time, it can ensure the best hot air distribution by adjusting the fan speed, so that people in the car can always keep their shoulders, necks and heads warm during open driving, as if wearing an invisible scarf for passengers.
In addition to the above two innovations, the ergonomic design of the inner cabin is obviously better than that of the previous generation, and the disadvantage of the head no longer exists. The seat can be electrically adjusted at multiple angles, and the steering wheel is also electrically adjusted up and down and telescopic, which can more easily take care of the needs of people of different sizes. The design of the whole instrument and center console is very super sports car, but the position of the cup holder is above the control panel, which will definitely have an impact when driving and can only be used when parking.
It is also worth mentioning that the original stereo on the car is also very advanced, with excellent sound effects and 4×25w output. There are three speakers on both sides of the door, a center speaker in the center of the center console, and two ***9 speakers at the rear of the car, which create a very pleasant surround sound field effect. In the case of increasing noise (such as driving with the roof open), the volume of music will automatically increase, which is really a considerate design.
In terms of passive safety, although the safety configuration of the new slk has improved from the previous generation, it is only "passing" according to our requirements for Mercedes-Benz. Although two-stage airbags and seat belts with adjustable pretension are first applied to this generation of slk, this configuration is not an advanced device compared with airscarf. You know, these safety devices are equipped on almost all Renault models.
In addition to the shock in appearance, the biggest feeling of the new slk is the improvement of chassis skills. Its high bending limit and excitement are rare in Mercedes-Benz cars in recent years. The memory limit of sl500 is also very high, but it is due to a lot of advanced auxiliary systems such as air spring and electronic control suspension. Different from slk200, it is a pure mechanical suspension, which only relies on physical factors such as stiffness, center of gravity and tires to create high-strength handling performance. Unexpectedly, this Mercedes-Benz sports car with "entry-level" price and specifications actually reflects Mercedes-Benz's car-making skills today. In terms of chassis and power stimulation, the new slk has been at the same level as Audi tt sports car and BMW z4.
If we evaluate slk according to Mercedes-Benz's high standards, it still has some shortcomings: the manual mode attached to the automatic gearbox is not smart and obedient, and the shift response is fast, but the upshift speed is slow, and the self-protection is too strong at high speed, and the shift operation of the left and right dials is not available to most people; Although sbc braking system is effective, the pedal feedback force is relatively weak and lacks a sense of proportion. Although its steering ratio is fast enough and its road feeling is much better than that of Mercedes-Benz, it is still not clear enough to be compared with BMW's works.
However, today's Mercedes-Benz is not a sports car expert after all. Seeing the performance of slk at least shows that Mercedes-Benz has recognized that sports cars should be adjusted just like sports cars. At present, there is only one slk200 kompressor in China. I believe that friends who like slk will expect the arrival of slk350 and slk55amg.