1998 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (461 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model | SL | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4966 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
