2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Review
High performance comes to the SLK-Class.
| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Jim McCraw |
| Model Lineup | SLK230 ($39,400); SLK320 ($44,800); SLK32 AMG ($54,900) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.2-liter sohc V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.2-liter sohc V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic with TouchShift |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags, side airbags, ABS, TCS, ESP |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Bremen, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mbusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 39400 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SLK320 ($44,800) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power heated mirrors, tinted glass, anti-theft system, telescoping wheel, Bose AM/FM cassette/CD stereo, remote keyless entry, TeleAid, automatic dimming rearview mirror, woodgrain and aluminum trim |
| Destination Charge | 645 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 45445 |
| Horse Power | 215 @ 5700 |
| Torque | 229 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/26 |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 157.9/67.5/50.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | 58.6/58.5 |
| Turning Radius | 32.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.4/51.7/44.8 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Trunk Volume | 12.3/5.1 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3099 |
| Stock Tires | P225/55HR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |