1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR
To start off, both 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR (298 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 300 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
