2008 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is newer by 5 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 weights approximately 25 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | SL | ActiveHybrid 5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
