2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (323 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 718 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet |
| Model | SL | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
