Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) C 240 V6 (170 Hp) 5G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic
Add car |
Remove car |
Remove car |
| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | C-class | SL |
| Generation: | C-class (W202) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | C 240 V6 (170 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | 0.32-0.40 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 3 |
| Power: | 170 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 214 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 225 Nm @ 3000-4500 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 112.910 | M 112.923 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2398 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 9.5 l | 11.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 G-TRONIC | 5 |
| Length: | 4516 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1723 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1395-1427 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2690 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1499-1505 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464-1469 mm | 1525 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 430 l | 265 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1900 kg | 2130 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1345 kg | 1735 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.74 m | 10.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 710 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15; 205/60 R15 | 245/45 R 17 W |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 15; 7J x 15 | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 |