Today’s 2012 SLK350 is 1.5 inches longer and wider, .5 inches lower and built from a new aluminum and magnesium structure. The styling is a bit more contemporary both externally and internally. Key upgrades include a new direct injection 3.5-liter V6 with 302-horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque allowing the little guy to sprint 0 to 60 is a decent 5.5 seconds. A new 7-speed automatic transmission features a cadre of fuel saving technologies that helps the SLK350 achieve 20 city/29 hwy mpg.
