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 SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 125 kg more 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 (1,001 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (780 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 | Convertible |
| 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 | 604 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 332 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 Weight | 1950 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |
