2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris

To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 402 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Yaris, 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 (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Mercedes-Benz SL 2007 Toyota Yaris
Make Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Model SL Yaris
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5513 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 830 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 84.7 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2045 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 42 L


 

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