2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK

To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 509 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (720 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model SL SLK
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5439 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 720 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 82.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.7 seconds 6.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4090 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption City 17 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.6 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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