2011 BMW 750 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, 2011 BMW 750 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Compare all specifications:

2011 BMW 750 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model 750 SL
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4400 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 609 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5075 mm 4582 mm
Vehicle Height 1481 mm 1298 mm
Wheelbase Size 3071 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 80 L


 

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