With a financial range of about more than 500 million VND, many users tend to choose B-class sedans or used multi-purpose cars such as Toyota Innova or Mitsubishi Xpander. However, some individual and "playing" customers are turning to 2-door sports cars, typically the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 - a convertible model that is over 20 years old.
The SLK 350 is currently being sold for more than VND500 million, after being valued at more than VND600 million but could not find a new owner. The owner said the car had been rebuilt, the chassis, ... at a cost of about 200 million VND.
The SLK 350 belongs to the R171 generation, produced from 2004 to 2010. Compared to the previous generation (R170), this version is larger with an increase in wheelbase of 30 mm, an increase in overall length of 72 mm and an increase in width of 65 mm. The body of the vehicle uses 40% increased thrust steel, accompanied by a 7-speed automatic transmission (7G-TRONIC).
The highlight of this model is the Vario-style compact hardtop system, which can be turned on/off in just 22 seconds, 3 seconds faster than the previous generation. The design of the rear-wheel drive windows allows an increase in luggage compartment capacity of 63 liters when the roof is rearranged. The vehicle is also equipped with a two-phase adaptive airbag, a front/threst airbag and an Air scarf heating system integrated into the headrest.
Under the hood, the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 is equipped with a 3.5L V6 gasoline engine, producing 301 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 360 Nm at the turbine range of 2,400 - 5,000 rpm. The rear-wheel drive vehicle can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, with a maximum electronic speed limit of 250 km/h.
