1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK: Year-to-Year Changes
Updated: 11/23/08
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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Learn about the year-to-year changes of the 1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. Get full details of the styling and performance changes throughout the history of the 1998-2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Year to Year Changes
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class:
A 5-speed manual transmission became standard this year, and the previously standard automatic transmission was now an option. A Sport package also joined the options list, including "aero" lower-body cladding and performance tires on 17-inch wheels instead of the usual 16-inchers. Mercedes' "Brake Assist" feature became standard, automatically providing full braking force in emergency stops.
2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class:
Except for the addition of free scheduled maintenance to the SLK's warranty coverage, nothing was new this year.
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class:
The SLK320 with a 215-hp V6 engine was added to the lineup in 2001. The SLK230 gained 5 horsepower and standard 6-speed manual transmission this year.
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class:
A new SLK32 AMG had a supercharged version of the V6, plus modifications to suspension, transmission, bodywork, and interior by Mercedes' AMG performance team. The Sport package option for the SLK230 and 320 now mimicked the SLK32's lower-body aero trim, wheels, and projector-beam fog lamps.
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class:
Unchanged for 2003.
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class:
A special-edition package was made available in 2004 for the SLK230 and the SLK320. It includes 17-inch wheels, Nappa leather sport seats and roll bar, exterior chrome accents, and a body-colored grille.
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