2011 Volvo XC90 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL

To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC90 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (311 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Because 2011 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volvo XC90 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
Make Volvo Mercedes-Benz
Model XC90 SL
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type SUV 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 311 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 5850 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 7-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4808 mm 4582 mm
Vehicle Height 1783 mm 1298 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 80 L


 

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