2007 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2007 Volvo S60 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 321 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S60. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 313 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S60. (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
Model | SL | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 616 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |