2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (661 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 SL (1,000 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 325 | SL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 661 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |