Honda S2000 vs Mercedes-Benz SL 500
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 306 / 302 | 239 / 236 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 460 / 339 | 208 / 153 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1775 / 3913 | 1265 / 2789 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 172 / 170 | 189 / 187 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.70 | 1:18.90 |
| Thunderhill Park East | 2:16.05 | 2:17.66 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.5 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.8 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 20.3 s | 18.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 23.4 s | 24.5 s |
| 1000 m | 27.0 s | 26.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 19.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 83.3 mph | 10.3 s @ 83.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 242 kph (151 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.48 g (5 m/s²) | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US / 40 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 39 m (127 ft) | 36 m (117 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mercedes-Benz SL 500 | Honda S2000 (AP1) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 93 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
S2000 is the fastest by a small margin.
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