2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2011 Tata Safari 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 90 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 465 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (299 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tata |
Model | SLK | Safari |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4102 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2660 mm |