2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta.

Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Fiesta 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Fiesta SLK
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1388 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 81 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 129 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 70 L


 

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