2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 821 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |