Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W108) 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL CAT (180 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | SL |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (W108) | SL (R107, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) | 300 SL CAT (180 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1970 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 1989 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 85 l |
| Power: | 200 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 2962 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l | 8 l |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 80.25 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 5000 mm | 4390 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1305 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1466 mm |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Max weight: | 2085 kg | 1930 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1585 kg | 1510 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |