2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2011 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 615 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Smart |
Model | SLK | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4102 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 33 L |