2006 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2006 GMC Canyon and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 GMC Canyon. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Canyon weights approximately 745 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2006 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Canyon will offer significantly more control. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Canyon. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Canyon | SLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5439 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
