2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 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 (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 330 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 BMW 330 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 330 | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 830 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
