2010 Mini Cooper vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Mini Cooper and 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 (605 HP) has 487 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 1585 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mini Cooper, 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 (1,000 Nm) has 846 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (154 Nm). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mini Cooper | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mini | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cooper | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 605 HP |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3698 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1684 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1407 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2466 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
