2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS vs. 2011 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS and 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 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 SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 2011 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Grand Scenic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Renault Grand Scenic, 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Grand Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS | 2011 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | SLS | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 563 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1621 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4638 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
