2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2010 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
| Model | SL | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
