2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 740 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 (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SL | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 830 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1641 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
