Mercedes-Benz SLC 43 AMG
Now, Mercedes have completed the
re-branding of their model range, it's about time we took a step back and
analyzed the direction they're headed in as far as their small roadsters are
concerned.
There's no denying the fact that this
SLC is more attractive overall than any previous SLK model, if not for its
performance, then for its appearance and updated interior. Then again, it's not
the manliest convertible in the world, and the SLK 55 AMG's front fascia was
arguably a bit more aggressive.
Of course, none of that will matter as
long as you're behind the wheel of the flagship 43 AMG version, we reckon most
people would feel pretty good once putting its 367 PS and 520 Nm of
torque to good use. You're looking at a car that's quick enough so as to reach
100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds, and that's very impressive.
While you could argue that Mercedes
dropped the ball by not having this SLC 43 AMG flat out destroy the previous
SLK 55 AMG in terms of performance (it's actually down on power and 0-100
times), keep in mind that this isn't a particularly competitive segment and
that Mercedes aren't going to be pressured into adding more and more power so
as to upset competitor X or Y, as they do with most of their other models.
The SLC 43 AMG is quick enough and
that's probably the correct way to think about it. You don't lose any time accelerating to 100 km/h in either of them,
compared to the SLC 43, and that's got to count for something. Keep in mind,
the 2016 SLK 55 AMG is a US$ 72,600 car, and for that type of money you can easily
get a Boxster S, with even the GTS within spitting distance.
