Comparison Ford Taurus VI 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)
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| Brand: | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Taurus | SL |
| Generation: | Taurus VI | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) AWD Automatic | 300 SL (188 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2009 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 2012 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km | 14.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 8.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.3 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 72 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 263 hp | 188 hp |
| Max power in: | 6250 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 203 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 338 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | Duratec 35 (Cyclone) | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3496 cm3 | 2962 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.2 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6700 rpm. | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, i-VCT | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.7 mm | 80.25 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.5 mm | 88.49 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | All wheel drive (4x4) | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5154 mm | 4390 mm |
| Width: | 1935 mm | 1790 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2177 mm | |
| Height: | 1542 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2868 mm | 2460 mm |
| Front track: | 1659 mm | 1461 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1664 mm | 1465 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 569 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | |
| Max weight: | 1920 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1916 kg | 1500 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.05 m | 10.34 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R19 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R19 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |