The 350’s V6 engine makes a superb noise and gives the SLK real pace. Comes as standard with the super-slick seven-speed automatic gearbox .
Despite the generous amount of comfort and safety equipment you get for the money, the options list is long and tempting.The torqey engine combined with the 7 speed g-tronic in sports mode makes it real fun and quick to drive from anywhere in the rev range .
Overall a much better car than the expert review suggests - this is a cruiser not an out and out roadster, and if you match your expectations to the car you will not be disappointed. By the way I get 46.3 mpg average and I have had it up to 53mpg.