2007 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Audi S4 and 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Audi S4. (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (800 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi S4. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S4 | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
