Comparison Mercedes-Benz W124 (facelift 1989) 300 E (180 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | W124 | SL |
| Generation: | W124 (facelift 1989) | SL (R129) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 E (180 Hp) | SL 280 (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.6 l/100 km | 15 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 8.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | |
| Power: | 180 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 10.2 sec |
| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.983 | M 104.943 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2960 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l | 11.75 l |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Length: | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1428 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1501 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm | 1523 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1990 kg | 2150 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 kg | 1760 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15 | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 | 8 J x 16 H 2 |