2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 962 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Avalanche | SLK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2202 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |