2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2007 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 680 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2007 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
| Model | SLK | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
