1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SLK | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 73 L |
