2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and 2009 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 499 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz S.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SLR McLaren | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5439 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 518 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 90 L |