Comparison Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170, facelift 2000) SLK 320 V6 (218 Hp) & Ford Shelby I Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | /8 | SLK | Shelby |
| Generation: | /8 (W114, facelift 1973) | SLK (R170, facelift 2000) | Shelby I |
| Engine / modification: | 230.6 (120 Hp) | SLK 320 V6 (218 Hp) | Cobra GT 350 5.0 V8 (340 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1973 year | 2000 year | 1968 year |
| Production end: | 1976 year | 2004 year | 1970 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.33 | 0.47 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 60 l | 64 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 120 hp | 218 hp | 340 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 245 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.3 sec | 6.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 178 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 308 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. | 440 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 180 V 23 / 180.954 | M 112.947 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2292 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | 4942 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | ||
| Coolant: | 9.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Carburettor | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72.8 mm | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81.75 mm | 89.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 4010 mm | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1715 mm | 1801 mm |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1306 mm | ||
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1279 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2400 mm | 2743 mm |
| Front track: | 1448 mm | 1488 mm | 1476 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1485 mm | 1476 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 145 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 348 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | ||
| Max weight: | 1875 kg | 1665 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1355 kg | 1330 kg | 1470 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Max. roof load: | 30 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.6 m | 11.6 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R 16 91 V | ||
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 7 J x 16 H 2 |