2009 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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 (605 HP) has 424 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
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) has 759 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C | SL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5980 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 605 HP |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
