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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S (613 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. (523 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 430 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 | 6000 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 613 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 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 | 2275 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5252 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 2099 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2585 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.4 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
