2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2004 Maserati Coupe 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (355 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (500 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati Coupe | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | SLK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
