2010 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. 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 375 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | SL | 118 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
