2000 Honda City vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 965 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | City | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
