Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic & BMW Z8 (E52) 4.9 (400 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | Z8 |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V116) | Z8 (E52) |
| Engine / modification: | 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) Automatic | 4.9 (400 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1978 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 14.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 96 l | 73 l |
| Power: | 205 hp | 400 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 6600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.4 sec | 4.7 sec |
| Torque: | 284 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 500 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.985 | S62B50 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 4941 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 12.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 11 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 3 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Width: | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1317 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2960 mm | 2505 mm |
| Front track: | 1521 mm | 1550 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1505 mm | 1570 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 530 l | 203 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 1900 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1700 kg | 1660 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | R18 |