2005 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2010 GMC Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2010 GMC Sierra. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Sierra weights approximately 278 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 (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Sierra. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | GMC |
| Model | SL | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
