2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | SLK | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |