2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 186 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lincoln |
Model | SLK | Town Car |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1971 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5471 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1499 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |