2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tracker | SL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5512 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |
