2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2012 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (5 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 28 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
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 Volkswagen CC, 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model | SLK | CC |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 5 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1541 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4135 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2431 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
