Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 380 SEL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic & Ford Scorpio I Hatch (GGE) 2.9i 24V (195 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126) 280 SEL (185 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | Scorpio | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126) | Scorpio I Hatch (GGE) | S-class SEL (V126) |
| Engine / modification: | 380 SEL V8 (204 Hp) Automatic | 2.9i 24V (195 Hp) | 280 SEL (185 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 1991 year | 1979 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 1992 year | 1985 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.2 l/100 km | 17.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.7 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 204 hp | 195 hp | 185 hp |
| Max power in: | 5250 rpm. | 5750 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 210 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.8 sec | 10 sec | |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 38 / 116.963 | M 110 E 28 / 110.987 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3839 cm3 | 2933 cm3 | 2746 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4 | 9 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 72 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88 mm | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 4 | |
| Length: | 5135 mm | 4669 mm | 5135 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1440 mm | 1434 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2761 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1545 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1517 mm | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2135 kg | 2110 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1615 kg | 1590 kg | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14 | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 |