2004 Mazda B3000 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B3000. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B3000 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | B3000 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
