2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2007 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando. 2007 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | SLK | Korando |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
