2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SLK | SLK |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 509 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4102 mm | 4102 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1793 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |