2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (409 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 54 kg more than 2013 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 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SLK | SLS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 8 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 409 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4146 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2006 mm | 2075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1261 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
