2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SLK | Tundra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 424 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |