Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 420 SEL V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (185 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | SL |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | SL (R107) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SEL V8 CAT (204 Hp) Automatic | 280 SL (185 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1974 year |
| Production end: | 1987 year | 1985 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.2 l/100 km | 17.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 204 hp | 185 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.7 sec | 10.1 sec |
| Torque: | 310 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.965 | M 110.982 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2746 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 12 l |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4390 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1452 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1440 mm |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 1920 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1630 kg | 1500 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |