2010 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 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 (605 HP) has 301 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (304 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1133 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (1,000 Nm) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. (370 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Chevrolet Camaro | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Camaro | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 304 HP | 605 HP |
Torque | 370 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1697 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |