[4] "Edition 1" models includes special paint finish SHAPE in glacier grey, panoramic vario-roof, Dynamic Handling package, AMG bodystyling, two-tone designo nappa leather with contrasting topstitching, AIRSCARF, ambient lighting and more.

The Roadster Pure is a version of the SLK 200 BlueEFFICIENCY with the 7-speed automatic transmission, panoramic vario-roof, and the COMAND Online multimedia system.

It also features 18-inch light-alloy wheels in 5-twin-spoke design, lowered sports suspension by 10 mm (0.4 in), LED daytime running lights, metallic paint and leather heated seats.

A BlueEFFICIENCY version of the SLK 250 CDI with the 6-speed manual transmission was added to the range in the spring of 2012.

[10] In December 2015 Mercedes presented to the press the new version named SLC-Class, announcing a March 2016 launch date to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the original SLK.