2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 296 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lumina | SL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
Torque | 470 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |