2004 Honda Life vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Life | SLK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |
