2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2004 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Sable would be higher. 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) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Sable. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2004 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SLK | Sable |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
