2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra

To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2007 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2007 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2007 Toyota Tundra
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model SLK Tundra
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 5340 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3230 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 100 L


 

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