2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL (383 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | RX-8 | SL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
