2010 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 BMW 120 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2010 BMW 120 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 120 | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |