2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 300 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 350
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 300 and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 300. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 300.
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 350 (360 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 300. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 300.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 300 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 350 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SL | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |