2013 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 2013 Mercedes-Benz S and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL (523 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 SL (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S | SL |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5226 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2585 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
