Comparison Mercedes-Benz CL (C215, facelift 2002) CL 500 V8 (306 Hp) 7G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | CL | SL | SL |
| Generation: | CL (C215, facelift 2002) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | CL 500 V8 (306 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic | 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2003 year | 1998 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 2006 year | 2001 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Roadster | Roadster |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 80 l | 85 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 306 hp | 218 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 212 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.3 sec | 6.5 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. | 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 113.960 | M 113.961 | M 116.E42 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4966 cm3 | 4966 cm3 | 4196 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | 13 l | 13 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | ||
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | ||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 84 mm | 78.95 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4993 mm | 4499 mm | 4390 mm |
| Width: | 1857 mm | 1812 mm | 1790 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2104 mm | ||
| Height: | 1398 mm | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2885 mm | 2515 mm | 2460 mm |
| Front track: | 1577 mm | 1535 mm | 1461 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1578 mm | 1525 mm | 1465 mm |
| Front overhang: | 922 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1186 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 450 l | 265 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | ||
| Max weight: | 2340 kg | 2210 kg | 2020 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | ||
| Rear brakes: | Disc | ||
| Kerb Weight: | 1810 kg | 1815 kg | 1600 kg |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 10.7 m | 10.34 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 225/55 R17 | 245/45 R 17 W | Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 17 | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |