2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 706 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 864 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Condor | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Toyota | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Condor | SL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 6000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2066 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4592 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |