I like the styling more than the old model at least. 0-60 in 6.1 seconds for both auto and manual according to MB with 228 hp for the base SLK. One thing that makes the XFire much more stylish than the SLK and many other sport coupes is the dual exhaust centered together in the rear, much like a Porsche. I don't know why more sport coupes in this price range don't have this feature, its much more attractive and sporty IMO than having two exhausts separated. Depends on the car as well.