2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (384 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 23 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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jeep |
| Model | SL | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 384 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1933 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
