2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LR3 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
