For 2002 the SLK is available in three versions:

The SLK230 Kompressor, powered by a 192-horsepower supercharged four-cylinder engine, is priced at $39,400. Standard equipment includes state-of-the-art safety equipment as electronic stability control and side-impact airbags. Heated mirrors and a Bose sound system come standard, along with high-performance tires and front and rear fog lights.

SLK320, with a 215-horsepower normally aspirated V6, is $44,800. It adds the V6 engine, wood trim for the interior, power seats and a telescoping steering wheel.

New for 2002 is the SLK32 AMG for $54,900. In addition to its hot-rodded, supercharged V6 engine and AMG SpeedShift automatic transmission programming, the SLK32 AMG gets a special aerodynamic body kit, heated seats, monoblock alloy wheels and Z-rated high-performance tires.

New for 2002 is a redesigned Sport option package ($4,200) for the SLK230 and SLK320 that includes side sills, a front air dam, rear fascia, projector-beam fog lights and AMG alloy wheels.