1998 Mazda MPV vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda MPV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda MPV would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda MPV weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mazda MPV | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MPV | SLK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
