🔥 Write a review and Earn Upto $50 on PayPal

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55

header-image
Rating8.1
Write Review
$72,600
Starting Price 

Year

Nathan Dyer's image
Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Well-tailored cabin

Rivals have more spaces interior

New optional blind-spot monitoring

Quick reflexes are one of many awesome driving characteristics

High premium

Optional AMG Carbon Styling Package

Delivers ample power without sacrificing the fuel efficiency

The revised color pallet now includes Selenite Grey Metallic and Magno Shadow Grey

Specs & Features

$72,600

price

415 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

398 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

7-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

5.5L 8cyl RWD 7A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 Convertible makes for an excellent contender in the compact convertible class. With a single trim on offer, the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 has a base MSRP of $72,600. It competes directly with the Audi S5 Convertible, the Porsche Boxster Spyder Convertible, and the BMW Z4 sDrive35is Convertible. Only a 5.5L V8 engine is offered, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 415 horsepower and 398 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, the AMG SLK 55 maintains a combined fuel economy of 22 MPG. Mercedes-Benz offers the AMG SLK 55 in 12 stunning colors, with the Indium Gray Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

We think the $3,050 Premium 2 Package is worth investing in as it includes Dual-Zone Climate Control, a 7-inch HD display, blind-spot monitoring, and many other features. Meanwhile, the $4,750 AMG Handling Package is a great addition provided you want to raise the performance bar.

Trims

    Base
    $72,600 onwards
    • Cruise control

Compare to similar cars

8.1
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55

Price

$72,600

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.11

Horsepower

415 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

398 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

2

Read Review

8.0
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

$47,000- $72,600

Gasoline

8.01

241 hp @ 5550 rpm

273 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

2

Read Review

8.3
2016 Mini Cooper

$23,550- $35,600

Gasoline

8.27

134 hp @ 4500 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

4

Read Review

2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		4.5 sec--
    		6.3 sec14 sec152 mph
    		7.5 sec16.0 sec124 mph
    Read More

    2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.-
      		27 mpg38 mpg31 mpg11.6 gal.313.2/440.8 mi.
      		25 mpg32 mpg28 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/592 mi.

      2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		163.2 in.71.5 in.51.2 in.4 in.95.7 in.
        		162.8 in.71.5 in.51.2 in.4 in.95.7 in.
        		151.1 in.68 in.55.7 in.4.5 in.98.2 in.

        2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		10.1 cu.ft.48.8 cu.ft.-
          		10.1 cu.ft.48.8 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.
          		7.6 cu.ft.76.3 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.

          2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            		SourceCompare
            		-10.1 cu.ft.-
            		7.6 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.7.6 cu.ft.
            		65.2 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.10.1 cu.ft.

            2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SLK 55 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		628 lbs.3583 lbs.
              		705 lbs.3241 lbs.
              		710 lbs.2855 lbs.

              Top Mercedes-Benz Cars

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 65

              Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 12 mpg

              0-60 : 5.1 sec

              #1

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 65

              Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 17 mpg

              0-60 : 3.8 sec

              #2

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 65

              Horsepower : 621 hp @ 4800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 15 mpg

              0-60 : 4.27 sec

              #3

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 Coupe

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 15 mpg

              0-60 : 3.9 sec

              #4

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 19 mpg

              0-60 : 3.9 sec

              #5

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 18 mpg

              0-60 : 4.22 sec

              #6

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63 S

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 18 mpg

              0-60 : 3.96 sec

              #7

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLS 63

              Horsepower : 577 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 19 mpg

              0-60 : 3.2 sec

              #8

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG G 63

              Horsepower : 563 hp @ 5500 rpm

              MPG Combined : 13 mpg

              0-60 : 4.8 sec

              #9

              2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63

              Horsepower : 550 hp @ 5250 rpm

              MPG Combined : 15 mpg

              0-60 : 4.7 sec

              #10
              1. Home
              2. Mercedes-Benz
              3. 2016 AMG SLK 55

              Other Subcompact Convertible

              2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class