2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (605 HP) has 377 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1405 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm) has 789 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mazda RX-8 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Mazda Mercedes-Benz
Model RX-8 SL
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1307 cc 5980 cc
Engine Type dual-disk rotary V
Horse Power 228 HP 605 HP
Torque 211 Nm 1000 Nm
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.6 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1425 kg 2830 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 80 L


 

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