2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2006 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Coupe | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | SLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
