2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Silverado | SLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |