Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Every Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1997–2016 7 generations · 22 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 190 → 416 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Legendary 1 Legendary · 3 Epic · 3 Rare/Common
All 7 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The 2016 SLK55 AMG was the last car ever sold under the SLK name - Mercedes retired it for "SLC" that same year, on the nameplate's 20th anniversary.
This SLK's sunroof could tint itself at the touch of a button — Mercedes called it Magic Sky Control, and it turned the glass from clear to opaque electronically.
The SLK55 Black Series traded its folding roof for a fixed carbon-fibre hardtop, bolted on for good.
This SLK generation piped warm air through the headrests themselves -- Mercedes called it Airscarf, letting you drop the top in cool weather without a cold neck.
This SLK folded its hardtop three seconds faster than before, and the smarter-folding roof stack freed up 63 more litres of trunk space with the top down.
While BMW M chased a notoriously jerky automated manual for the M3, Mercedes kept the SLK32 AMG on a conventional automatic — just tuned to shift up to 35% faster.
The R170 was the first Mercedes-Benz to offer a fully retractable metal roof called the Vario-roof, which folded into the trunk in about 25 seconds.
Collectors Who Spotted the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
No member has published a public street spot of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK55 AMG (R172)R172 SLK55 AMG | 2016–2016 | Epic | 5.5L I8 | 416 hp · 398 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| R172 SLK-ClassR172 | 2012–2016 | Rare | 1.8L I4 | 201 hp · 229 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| SLK55 AMG Black Series (R171) (2006–2008)R171 SLK55 AMG Black Series | 2006–2008 | Legendary263 built | 5.4L V8 | 395 hp · 384 lb-ft | — | 3,296 lb | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| SLK55 AMG (R171)R171 SLK55 AMG | 2005–2011 | Epic | 5.5L I8 | 355 hp · 376 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| R171 SLK-ClassR171 | 2005–2011 | Rare | 3.0L V6 | 228 hp · 221 lb-ft | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
| SLK32 AMG (R170)R170 SLK32 AMG | 2002–2004 | Epic | 3.2L V6 | 349 hp · 332 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| R170 SLK-ClassR170 | 1997–2004 | Rare | 2.3L I4 | 190 hp · 207 lb-ft | — | — | 7 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.