2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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 (661 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (641 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | SL | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 661 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 1000 Nm | 821 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |