Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class T-mod (S203) C 320 T (218 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | C-class | SL | C-class |
| Generation: | C-class T-mod (S203) | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | C 320 T (218 Hp) | 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic | C 280 (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 1985 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1989 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km | 15.4 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 85 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 218 hp | 204 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 244 km/h | 205 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec | 9 sec | 7.5 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm/3000 rpm. | 304 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.964 | M 272.940 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3199 cm3 | 4196 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 78.9 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | 6 | |
| Length: | 4541 mm | 4390 mm | 4541 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1790 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | ||
| Height: | 1466 mm | 1307 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2455 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1465 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1466 mm | 1476 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | 470 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1384 l | 1384 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Threaded twist beam | Transverse stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2120 kg | 2020 kg | 2110 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1615 kg | 1600 kg | 1510 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 205/55 R 16 V |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |