2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
Make Mercedes-Benz Chevrolet
Model SLK Avalanche
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 17 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 117 L


 

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