Comparison Mercedes-Benz /8 (W115, facelift 1973) 200/8 (95 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic
Add car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | /8 | S-class |
| Generation: | /8 (W115, facelift 1973) | S-class SEL (V126) |
| Engine / modification: | 200/8 (95 Hp) | 500 SEL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1973 year | 1979 year |
| Production end: | 1976 year | 1981 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 95 hp | 240 hp |
| Max power in: | 4800 rpm. | 4750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h | 225 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 15.2 sec | 8.1 sec |
| Torque: | 156 Nm @ 2800 rpm. | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 115 V 20 / 115.923 | M 117 E 50 / 117.961 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1988 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 8.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4680 mm | 5135 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1448 mm | 1545 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1517 mm |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | |
| Max weight: | 1850 kg | 2175 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1330 kg | 1655 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |