2013 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Sequoia and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (298 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1174 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sequoia | SLK |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2714 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4134 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1955 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
