Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 180 (129 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W108) 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | C-class | S-class |
| Generation: | C-class (W203) | S-class SEL (W108) |
| Engine / modification: | C 180 (129 Hp) | 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1971 year |
| Production end: | 2002 year | 1972 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.4 l/100 km | 15 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 82 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 129 hp | 198 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 4500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | 10.1 sec |
| Torque: | 190 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 358 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 37.6 m | |
| Model Engine: | M 111.951 | M 117 E 45 / 117.984 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 cm3 | 4520 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 8.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6200 rpm. | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6 | 8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.7 mm | 84.99 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 3 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 5000 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1426 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2850 mm |
| Front track: | 1505 mm | 1482 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1476 mm | 1485 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1935 kg | 2168 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1380 kg | 1705 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 725 kg | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R 15 91 H | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6 J x 15 H 2 | 6J x 14 |