2012 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 2011 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Albea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Albea would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 788 kg more than 2011 Fiat Albea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Albea, 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Albea. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | 2011 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat |
Model | SL | Albea |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6208 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 630 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4592 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1298 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |