2005 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer

To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2005 Toyota Soarer 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 191 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Soarer.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 2005 Toyota Soarer
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model SL Soarer
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5441 cc 4292 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 430 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1921 kg 1730 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2630 mm


 

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