2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler 300 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2009 Chrysler 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | SLK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
