2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1133 kg more 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | SLK | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
