Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V116) 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz /8 Coupe (W114, facelift 1973) 280 C (160 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz R-class (W251) R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (190 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | /8 | R-class |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V116) | /8 Coupe (W114, facelift 1973) | R-class (W251) |
| Engine / modification: | 350 SEL V8 (205 Hp) | 280 C (160 Hp) | R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (190 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1978 year | 1973 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 1976 year | 2012 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.6-9.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.4-6.7 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km | 7.6-7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 96 l | 78 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | ||
| Power: | 205 hp | 160 hp | 190 hp |
| Max power in: | 5750 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 190 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 10.6 sec | 9.5 sec |
| Torque: | 284 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 226 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 440 Nm/1400-2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.985 | M 110 V 28 / 110.921 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 2746 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | ||
| Coolant: | 8 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9 | 15.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 78.8 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 86 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 4 | |
| Length: | 5060 mm | 4680 mm | 4922 mm |
| Width: | 1870 mm | 1790 mm | 1922 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1395 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2960 mm | 2750 mm | 2980 mm |
| Front track: | 1521 mm | 1448 mm | 1661 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1505 mm | 1440 mm | 1651 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 530 l | 550 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1950 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 2220 kg | 1975 kg | 2840 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1700 kg | 1455 kg | 2185 kg |
| ABS: | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 235/65 R 17 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 | R17 |