2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
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 Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | SLK | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
