2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 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 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2006 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 2006 Panoz Esperante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Panoz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Esperante | SLK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
