Mercedes-Benz SL-Class vs. Saturn SL
$85,050
$10,570
Highlights
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$85,050
|
$10,570
|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Gas L4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 27 Hwy
|
29 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
329 hp
|
100 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
|
Gas L4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
354 @ 1600
|
114 @ 2400
|
| Displacement |
3.0 L/183
|
1.9L/116
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
329 @ 5250
|
100 @ 5000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 27 Hwy
|
29 City / 40 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
7.18 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
14 x 4 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
T115/70R14
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 9.5 in
|
14 x 5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
14 x 5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P255/40YR18
|
P185/65SR14
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P285/35YR18
|
P185/65SR14
|
Suspension
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Indep. Tri-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Multi-Link
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
w/Stabilizer Bar
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
3
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
18
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase |
102 in
|
102 in
|
| Length, Overall |
182 in
|
178 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
91 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
52 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
53 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
33 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
49 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
38 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
50 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
9 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
5
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
6 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
74 in
|
66 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
100 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,836 lbs
|
2,331 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
20 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,000 lbs
|
Safety
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 2002 Saturn SL | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
Not Available
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
14 in
|
9.9 x 0.7 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
Not Available in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
Pwr
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class or the 2002 Saturn SL?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is more reliable than the 2002 Saturn SL according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2016 SL-Class versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2002 SL.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class or the 2002 Saturn SL?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2002 Saturn SL with 23 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class or the 2002 Saturn SL?
The 2002 Saturn SL is cheaper than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class with a $10,570 starting MSRP versus a $85,050 starting MSRP.
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