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 5,512 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 945 kg more than 2010 Tata Indica. 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 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 (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 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.
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2010 Tata Indica | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Tata | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Indica | SL |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 5512 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |