2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2004 Porsche 911 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (500 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | SLK | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
