2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2006 Porsche 911 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. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | SLK | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
