2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca (245 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (292 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca. 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca 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 Subaru B9 Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | SLK | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |