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Comparison Ford FG X XR8 5.0 SC V8 (456 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R230, facelift 2008) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic


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Ford FG X XR8 5.0 SC V8 (456 Hp)
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Brand: Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model: Falcon SL
Generation: FG X SL (R230, facelift 2008)
Engine / modification: XR8 5.0 SC V8 (456 Hp) SL 500 V8 (388 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 2014 year 2008 year
Production end: 2016 year 2011 year
Coupe type: Sedan Roadster
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 2
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.291
Fuel tank volume: 68 l 80 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
Power: 456 hp 388 hp
Max power in: 5750 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.4 sec
Torque: 570 Nm @ 2200-5500 rpm. 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Model Engine: M 273.965
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4951 cm3 5461 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.5 l
Position of cylinders: V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 9.25 10.7
Piston Stroke: 92.7 mm 90.5 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92.2 mm 98 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 7
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4949 mm 4562 mm
Width: 1868 mm 1820 mm
Width including mirrors: 2069 mm
Height: 1494 mm 1317 mm
Wheelbase: 2838 mm 2560 mm
Front track: 1559 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1547 mm
Front overhang: 985 mm
Rear overhang: 1017 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 535 l 235 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 339 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2205 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1835 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Electric Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.04 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Tire size: 245/35 R19; 275/30 R19 255/40 R 18
Wheel rims size: 8J x 19; 8J x 19 8.5 J x 18