2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make Chevrolet Mercedes-Benz
Model Express SLK
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Van Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 455 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 70 L


 

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