The Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor is exactly what it sounds like. It is a small compact car that is very comfortable. For a 1998 year car it still has the horsepower as most regular cars in the market. The car is designed for short people and I found out that people over 5'10 will be slightly uncomfortable riding in the car. It is meant to compressed. The hood of the engine is the biggest part of the car. It takes up the most space so there is a big engine in there.