2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2011 Subaru Forester 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 83 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
Model | SLK | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4102 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |