2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster 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 65 AMG Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster. (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster weights approximately 880 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster.
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 65 AMG Roadster (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Roadster | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Roadster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SL | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5461 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 382 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 1001 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |