2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Commander 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (616 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commander | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
