2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (321 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model | SL | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
