2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2007 Morgan Aero 8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 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 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Morgan |
Model | SLK | Aero 8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 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 | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |