Comparison Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) & Porsche 911 (993) Carrera RS 3.8 (300 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Porsche |
| Model: | /8 | 911 |
| Generation: | /8 (W114, facelift 1973) | 911 (993) |
| Engine / modification: | 230.6 (120 Hp) | Carrera RS 3.8 (300 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1973 year | 1995 year |
| Production end: | 1976 year | 1997 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 92 l |
| Power: | 120 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 6500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h | 277 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 13.3 sec | 5 sec |
| Torque: | 178 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 355 Nm @ 5400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 180 V 23 / 180.954 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2292 cm3 | 3746 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Boxer |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 72.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81.75 mm | 102 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 6 |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 4245 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2284 mm |
| Front track: | 1448 mm | 1413 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1452 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 90 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 100 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | McPherson |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 1875 kg | 1710 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1355 kg | 1270 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/40 ZR18; 295/35 ZR18 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 |