2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
Model | SLK | Express |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
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 | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3429 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |