2010 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Nitro 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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 (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Nitro | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4544 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2764 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |