2001 BMW X Coupe vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2001 BMW X Coupe and 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,437 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 BMW X Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW X Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW X Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X Coupe | 2001 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | X Coupe | SL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
