2008 Seat Altea vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 681 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Altea. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Altea | SL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |