2010 Tata Indica vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2010 Tata Indica 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica.
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 Tata Indica, 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 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Indica | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Tata | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Indica | SL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1401 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
