2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2010 Maybach Landaulet 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 (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach Landaulet (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL. (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maybach |
| Model | SL | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 110 L |
