2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS vs. 2011 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS and 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 384 more horse power than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 97 kg more than 2011 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota RAV4. 2011 Toyota RAV4 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 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS | 2011 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | SLS | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 563 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1621 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4638 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1252 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |