A roadster is a unique vehicle, and the new SLK all the more so. Its innovative roof variants lend it such diverse characteristics, that it can be said to combine several different body variants.

The fully electrically retractable Mercedes-Benz vario-roof is standard equipment, transforming your roadster into a sporty coupé at the touch of a button and in under 20 seconds. A tinted panoramic vario-roof is also optionally available. In addition, the tinted polycarbonate unit reduces insolation by day, creating a pleasantly light atmosphere in the vehicle interior.

The likewise optional panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL is also a worldwide premiere in automotive engineering. The new SLK is the first series-production vehicle in the world available with this innovation. The roof glass unit changes its tone at the touch of a button from dark to transparent and vice versa within seconds. This way driver and passenger can enjoy a view of the sky even when the roof is closed. And when the glass is darkened, the heating up of the vehicle interior is considerably reduced.

Some of the SLK’s features can make open-air motoring even more fun – at any time of year and in virtually any weather: Even with the top down you can enjoy the roadster feeling to the fullest. Intelligent auxiliary systems ensure pleasant freedom from draughts.

If things get a bit windy with the roof open, the optional draught-stop is a practical solution. It can be installed between the roll-over bars quickly and easily to significantly reduce irritating wind turbulence.

The optional AIRGUIDE draught stop is an innovative way to reduce wind turbulence. Made of transparent acrylic glass attached to the roll-over bars, it allows the driver and front passenger to adjust air circulation as required without affecting the view to the rear.