2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2007 Hyundai Sonata 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 384 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 304 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Hyundai |
| Model | SL | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 616 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
