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2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class at a glance
The 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class covers 2 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 18–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,490 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD (23 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2002.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class by model year
What the 2002 SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD costs to drive
Per month
$291
$3,490 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.82
Per 100 miles
$23.27
Five years
$17,450
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$970less a year
Class median $4,460 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged | RWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,490 |
| SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| SLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,020 |
| SLK32 AMG | 3.2L 6-cyl supercharged | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| SLK320 3.2L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.2L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,460 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class MPG
19–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged | RWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $3,490 |
| SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged | RWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,830 |
| SLK320 3.2L 6-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 5-spd | 3.2L 6-cyl supercharged | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,830 |
| SLK320 3.2L 6-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.2L 6-cyl supercharged | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD: $4,170 in California and $3,030 in Texas, a $1,140 difference.
- California $4,170
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,450
- Florida $3,190
- Texas $3,030
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 two-seater models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class get?
EPA rates the 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class at 18–23 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
Every model year of the 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2002.
How does the 2001-2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class) is rated 22 MPG combined and costs $3,650 a year to fuel; the 2001-2002 model is rated 18–23 MPG and costs $3,490–$4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $3,490 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $3,490–$4,460 a year. That is a $970 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 100 miles?
About $23.27 per 100 miles for the SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $23.27 and $29.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD is rated 20 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class compare with other two-seater configurations?
The SLK230 Kompressor 2.3L 4-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $3,490 a year to fuel, $970 less than the class median of $4,460, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 47 rated two-seater configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,490. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2002 against 4 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class for that year.