2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2010 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Commander. (305 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1432 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander. 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 (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Commander. (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Commander. 2010 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jeep |
Model | SL | Commander |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 631 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2830 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |