Comparison Ford Shelby I Cabrio GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SLK (R172) SLK 250 (204 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL (188 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Shelby | SLK | S-class |
| Generation: | Shelby I Cabrio | SLK (R172) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | GT 500 7.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic | SLK 250 (204 Hp) | 300 SEL (188 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1969 year | 2011 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1970 year | 2015 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Cabriolet | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.8-9.5 l/100 km | 13.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.8-5.3 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3-6.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 76 l | 60 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | ||
| CO2 emissions: | 169-160 g/km | ||
| Power: | 340 hp | 204 hp | 188 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h | 205 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 9.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 597 Nm @ 3400 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 2000-4300 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.981 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 6997 cm3 | 1796 cm3 | 2962 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 101.19 mm | 80.25 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 104.9 mm | 88.5 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 4724 mm | 4134 mm | 5160 mm |
| Width: | 1811 mm | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1301 mm | 1441 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2743 mm | 2430 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1486 mm | 1559 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1486 mm | 1565 mm | 1527 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 225 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 335 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | ||
| Max weight: | 1790 kg | 2070 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1787 kg | 1475 kg | 1550 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.46 m | 10.52 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/45 R17 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |