2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. 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 135 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SLK | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
