2008 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz S and 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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 SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S | SLR McLaren |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6207 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 617 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 631 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.2 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
