1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. (375 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL (580 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 155 | SL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2050 kg |
