2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H 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 245 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 335 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
| Model | SL | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5461 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 384 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
