2011 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS

To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz S and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. (563 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 675 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mercedes-Benz S (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS has manual transmission. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Mercedes-Benz S 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model S SLS
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6000 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 621 HP 563 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 999 Nm 649 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2296 kg 1621 kg
Vehicle Length 5245 mm 4638 mm
Vehicle Width 1872 mm 1938 mm
Vehicle Height 1473 mm 1252 mm
Wheelbase Size 3165 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 85 L


 

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