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| ×2018 Mercedes-Benz SL SL 550 | ×2018 Porsche Macan S | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$127,100 | CA$61,400 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 | CA$1,250 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,393/month | CA$1,156/month |
| Awards | - |  Best compact SUV over $40,000 of 2018 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 4,7 l V8 | 3,0 l V6 |
| Power | 449 hp @ 5,250 rpm (335 kW) | 340 hp @ 5,500 rpm (254 kW) |
| Torque | 516 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 3,500 rpm (700 N·m) | 339 lb·ft @ 1,450 – 5,000 rpm (460 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | N/A | SUV |
| Category | Sports Car over $100,000 | Compact SUV over $40,000 |
| Assembly | Bremen, DE | Leipzig, DE |
| Generation | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 13.5 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 11.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 641 km | 614 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 275 g/km | 285 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | optional |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | optional |
| Heated steering wheel | N/A | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional | optional |
| Massage seats | optional | N/A |
| Smart key | optional | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Lane departure warning | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional | optional |
| GPS | standard | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | N/A | optional |
| Premium audio system | optional | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/35YR19 | P235/60YR18 |
| Rear tires | P285/30YR19 | P255/55YR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm (182″) | N/A |
| Width | 1,877 mm (74″) | 1,923 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,316 mm (52″) | 1,623 mm (64″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,586 mm (102″) | 2,807 mm (111″) |
| Front track | 1,598 mm (63″) | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,600 mm (63″) | 1,661 mm (65″) |
| Weight | 1,795 kg (3,957 lb) | 1,865 kg (4,112 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 2 | 5 |
| Trunk | 241 l | between 501 l and 1,501 l |
| Fuel tank | 75 l (16 gal) | 75 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 751 kg (1,656 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 4.3 s (manufacturer) | 5.2 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.9 s (estimated) | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) | 254 km/h (158 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m (estimated) | 38 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Reliability | N/A | |
| Safety | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Driving | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | N/A | 88% |
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