2009 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (661 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. (563 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1105 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 (1,000 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SL | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 661 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 82 L |
