2013 Honda CR-V vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, both 2013 Honda CR-V and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (575 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS weights approximately 22 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V. 2013 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Honda CR-V | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | CR-V | SLS |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 575 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0 : 1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1623 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1262 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
