2000 Marcos Mantis vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 5,439 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Marcos Mantis (506 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL. (493 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Marcos Mantis. (613 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Marcos Mantis | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Marcos | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mantis | SL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 506 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 613 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
