The world-renowned German automaker has announced a few days ago that from the time when its launch in 1996, 500,000 units of the SLK-Class have been distributed to customers. According to the Auto Channel, smashing this numbers behind by generation, approximately 310,000 first generation vehicles were sold. While on the other hand, its successor has brought out a number of 190,000 units given that its market launch way back four years ago in the month of March.

Dr. Klaus Maier, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars explained…

"With the launch of the SLK in 1996, Mercedes-Benz successfully established the premium segment for compact roadsters. Thanks to innovative technology such as the vario-roof and the neck-level heating system AIRSCARF, the SLK has long been recognized as a cult car of modern times. The new-generation SLK models, which we are delivering to customers since April 2008, are sportier than ever. I’m confident that the dynamic looks and performance of the new SLK will again set pulses racing among sports cars enthusiasts around the world.”

In addition to this, Western Europe has been the most significant sales market for the roadster as for where the SLK has likely to be the utmost response from costumers, with one-third of SLK owners coming from Germany and another one-third coming from Western Europe totally. Another important market for the SLK has also been in the U.S., with one in five SLK's sold which leads to a path where they will meet across the pool to a adoring American abode.