R170 facelift

The R170 facelift updated the SLK-Class with revised styling and refreshed equipment while keeping the same basic roadster architecture. This phase continued the first-generation SLK's U.S. presence through the end of the R170 run.

2001–2004 R170 facelift U.S. market

Production 2001–2004

Body code R170

Body styles Roadster

Modifications 7

Modification	Engine	Power	Transmission	Drive	Years
slk230 2004–2004	Gasoline · 2.3 L · 192 hp	5-speed automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive	192	2004–2004	View details
slk230 2004–2004	Gasoline · 2.3 L · 192 hp	6-speed manual	Rear-Wheel Drive	192	2004–2004	View details
slk230 kompressor 2001–2003	Gasoline · 2.3 L · 185 hp	6-speed manual	Rear-Wheel Drive	185	2001–2003	View details
slk230 kompressor 1999–2003	Gasoline · 2.3 L · 185 hp	5-speed automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive	185	1999–2003	View details
slk320 2001–2004	Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp	5-speed automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive	215	2001–2004	View details
slk320 2001–2004	Gasoline · 3.2 L · 215 hp	6-speed manual	Rear-Wheel Drive	215	2001–2004	View details
slk32 amg 2002–2004	Gasoline · 3.2 L · 349 hp	5-speed automatic	Rear-Wheel Drive	349	2002–2004	View details