2009 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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. Both 2009 Mercedes-Benz S and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK are equipped with a 3,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz S | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S | SLK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |