2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Defender | SLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2032 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |