2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1550 kg more 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 Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Mercedes-Benz Chevrolet
Model SLK Silverado
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5439 cc 5999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 355 HP 323 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 511 Nm 516 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 2790 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2440 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 129 L


 

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