2006 Mazda Drifter vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Drifter.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Drifter. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Drifter | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Drifter | SL |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2606 cc | 6208 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4592 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
