Mercedes SLK

The third-generation model, launched in 2011, was effectively the last major change to the SLK. Mercedes changed its name in 2016 to SLC to emphasis the engineering shared by the C-class.

There are four engines to choose from, starting with the entry-level 154bhp 1.6-litre four-cylinder SLC 180 petrol (the diesel option was dropped by Mercedes) and the SLC 300 with its turbocharged 2-litre four-cylinder engine.

In terms of fuel consumption, the Mercedes- Benz SLC Roadster SLC 200 Final Edition 9G-TRONIC offers 44 miles to the gallon with CO3 emissions of 173. This compares to the Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster SLC 43 AMG Final Edition 9G-TRONIC delivering only 37 miles to the gallon with CO2 emissions of 199. 

Being a two-seater sports car – there is no back-seat passenger safety issue. The Mercedes Benz SLK 2002 model was given a four-star rating by Euro NCAP for adult occupants. The car’s safety score: 

The Association of British Insurers and Lloyd’s of London set your car’s insurance group from 1 to 50. In theory, the higher the insurance group, the greater your insurance premium will be

Unsurprisingly, given the sporty nature of the high-powered SLK the insurance group is pretty high. Depending on the size engine and model spec, the insurance group ranges from 32 to 37.

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