2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (415 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 119 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK (539 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
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2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Volvo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S60 | SLK |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 415 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1729 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4102 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1793 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2431 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |