2011 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. Both 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS are equipped with a 6,200 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 318 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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 SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | SL | SLS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1621 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4592 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1816 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 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 | 80 L | 85 L |
