2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (720 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lumina | SL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |