2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (701 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Colorado | SL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 701 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
