2006 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SL | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 383 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.5 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 71 L |