2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 359 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SLK | Highlander |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4102 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |