2011 Dodge Durango vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Durango and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (201 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 828 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Durango | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Durango | SLK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 528 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1925 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3043 mm | 2431 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |
