2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS and 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 376 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman, 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 SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS has automatic transmission and 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman has manual transmission. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS | 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mini |
| Model | SLS | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 563 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1661 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4638 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |
