2010 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Audi A6 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2010 Audi A6. (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A6.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Audi A6 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6 | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4934 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2833 mm | 2570 mm |