2010 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac Escalade and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1002 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac Escalade | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Escalade | SLK |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1928 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
