2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1135 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SLK | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4102 mm | 5906 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 2446 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 3665 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
