2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 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. Both 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK are equipped with a 5,439 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK (362 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (355 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | CLK | SLK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |