2012 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz S and 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (254 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (182 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mercedes-Benz S | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S | SLK |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5096 mm | 4135 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |