2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 237 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 161 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | SLK | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
