Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 (265 Hp) Automatic & Ford Mondeo II Hatchback 3.0 i V6 24V (204 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | S-class | Mondeo |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Mondeo II Hatchback |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SEL V8 (265 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 i V6 24V (204 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.8 l/100 km | 15.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.8 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 56 l |
| Power: | 265 hp | 204 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.2 sec | 7.9 sec |
| Torque: | 405 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 4900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.965 | REBA |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 2967 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 9.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4731 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1441 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2754 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1522 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1537 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1370 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Several levers and rods |
| Max weight: | 1980 kg | 1995 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1690 kg | 1405 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: 205/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |