2009 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2009 Honda S2000 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2009 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda S2000 weights approximately 259 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda S2000. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2009 Honda S2000 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2000 | SL |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |