2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (349 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (450 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dakota | SLK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |