1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 1 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 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (204 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 BMW Breyton.

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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. (270 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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