Mercedes-Benz SL AMG (2004 – 2006) vs Bristol Fighter (2002 – 2011): specs compared
The Bristol Fighter is the more powerful of the two, with up to 636 hp against 612 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.7 s against 4.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 386 km/h against 250 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 14.0 L/100 km against 15.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,540 kg against 2,120 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL AMG is 114 mm longer than the Bristol Fighter. The Mercedes-Benz SL AMG dates from 2004 – 2006, the Bristol Fighter from 2002 – 2011.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL AMG
2004 – 2006
|
Bristol
Fighter
2002 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2006 | 2002 – 2011 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 612 hp | 532 – 636 hp |
| Torque | 1,000 Nm | 712 – 800 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.2 s | 3.7 – 4.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 338 – 386 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.1 L/100 km | 14.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,295 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,120 kg | 1,540 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.