Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) AMG SL 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 500 SEL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | SL | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | SL (R129) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | 560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic | AMG SL 60 V8 (381 Hp) Automatic | 500 SEL V8 (245 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1987 year | 1993 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 1995 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.8 l/100 km | 16 l/100 km | 15.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.5 l/100 km | 9.6 l/100 km | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 80 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | ||
| Power: | 300 hp | 381 hp | 245 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 4750 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 5.6 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Torque: | 455 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 580 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 56 / 117.968 | M 119 E 60 AMG | M 117 E 50 / 117.965 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5547 cm3 | 5956 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | 13.5 l | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 94.8 mm | 94.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length: | 5160 mm | 4470 mm | 5160 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1812 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1446 mm | 1296 mm | 1441 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2515 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1555 mm | 1532 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | 1521 mm | 1527 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Threaded twist beam | |
| Max weight: | 2290 kg | 2190 kg | 2190 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1830 kg | 1800 kg | 1670 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15 | 225/55 ZR 16 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 8 J x 16 H 2 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |