2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ascari A10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ascari A10 would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ascari A10. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2006 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2006 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ascari |
Model | SL | A10 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2636 mm |