2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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 127 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1605 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SL | E |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5513 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 830 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |