2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
Model | SLK | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |