2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (182 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1279 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | SLK | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4135 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
