1886. For the first time, pioneers like Gottlieb Diamler and Karl Benz drive their invention across the land. The dream of a horseless carriage comes true. Only 15 years later sees when the first car bearing the name "Mercedes" appears.

Their open-top sports car wins one race after another. What a feeling it must have been! The road beneath their wheels, fresh air in their face and nothing above the driver but sky. Today's fascination with the Roadster rekindles that original feeling. It is little wonder that the Roadster holds a very special place in the great tradition of Mercedes-Benz - many becoming legends. For example the 190 SL, making a Mercedes Roadster accessible to many. Now a new star has risen: the SLK. It is a marvel to fulfil your dreams.


The pleasure of the SLK starts even at zero mph, accelerating the pulse from standstill. Long bonnet, long whellbase and trim rear end - one look instantly reveals the spirit of its design: pure sportiness.

With its distinctive wedgeshape and flowing lines the designers have opened a new chapter, once again making the Roadster very exciting. The engineers have also contented themselves with a mere four metres to equip the SLK with all th ecomforts and safety demanded of a Mercedes. With every mile, it turns everyday life into an adventure, 52 weeks of the year. Because the SLK is such a quick-change artist, with one push of a button the Vario-roof transforms this Roadster into an allweather coupe.