2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2010 BMW 120 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 462 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1270 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (1,000 Nm) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | SL | 120 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 605 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 1000 Nm | 300 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |