Comparison Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 270 CDI (170 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | C-class | SL |
| Generation: | C-class (W203) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | C 270 CDI (170 Hp) | SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2000 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 2004 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.26-0.27 | 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: | 4200 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. |
| Stopping distance 100 km/h - 0: | 37.8 m | |
| Model Engine: | OM 612.962 | M 112.923 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2685 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | 11.8 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 4500 rpm. | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 18 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4526 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1728 mm | 1812 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1427 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2715 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1493 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1464 mm | 1525 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 455 l | 265 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2080 kg | 2130 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1525 kg | 1735 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 | 10.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 91 V | 245/45 R 17 W |
| Wheel rims size: | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 |