2010 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 94 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva 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 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Captiva | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
