2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2012 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 720 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 310 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Kia |
| Model | SLK | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4135 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
