2012 Mercedes-Benz R vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz R and 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R. (187 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz R.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz R (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz R | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R | SL |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5156 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1661 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3216 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |