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. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (355 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 167 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 1220 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 SLK (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
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 | 5400 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4102 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1793 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2731 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 4326 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |