2010 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 358 more horse power than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 787 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline 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 (1,000 Nm) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. (247 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Ridgeline. 2010 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has manual transmission. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Ridgeline | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ridgeline | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 605 HP |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
