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. Both 2013 Mercedes-Benz S and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL are equipped with a 6,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 613 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 325 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 S (1,001 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. (999 Nm @ 4300 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 | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 6 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 613 HP | 613 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1001 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 4.1 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 | 1950 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 | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
