Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W220, facelift 2002) S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | S-class Long (W220, facelift 2002) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) | S 430 V8 (279 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | 17.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 88 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 276 g/km | |
| Power: | 179 hp | 279 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3000-4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.981 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2962 cm3 | 4266 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | |
| Coolant: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.25 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 5163 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2092 mm | |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1444 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 3085 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1574 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1574 mm |
| Front overhang: | 872 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1206 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2070 kg | 2420 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 kg | 1820 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 225/60R16W |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7.5J x 16 |