Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W108) 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic & Citroen XM Break (Y4) 3.0 V6 (167 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz CLK (C 209) CLK 240 (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | XM | CLK |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (W108) | XM Break (Y4) | CLK (C 209) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SEL 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 V6 (167 Hp) Automatic | CLK 240 (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1971 year | 1994 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 2000 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 15 l/100 km | 10.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 80 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 198 hp | 167 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 217 km/h | 236 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | 10.9 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Torque: | 358 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 235 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 240 Nm/4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 45 / 117.984 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4520 cm3 | 2963 cm3 | 2597 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 8 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.99 mm | 72.7 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | ||
| Length: | 5000 mm | 4963 mm | 4638 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1794 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1456 mm | 1413 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2850 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1520 mm | 1493 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1447 mm | 1474 mm |
| Front overhang: | 840 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 1083 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 435 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1205 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Hydro-pneumatic element | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Hydro-pneumatic element | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2168 kg | 2170 kg | 2030 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1705 kg | 1532 kg | 1575 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/60 R15 | 205/55 R16; 225/50 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | R15 | 7 J x 16; 8 J x 16 |