1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 13 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SLK | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2052 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
