2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 6 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (160 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 501 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
| Model | SLK | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3009 mm |
