2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 GMC Yukon. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 430 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
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2004 GMC Yukon | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Yukon | SLK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4102 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1793 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2431 mm |