Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) & Ford Falcon (FG, facelift 2011) 4.0 EcoLPi (269 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | Falcon | G-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W108) | Falcon (FG, facelift 2011) | G-class (W460) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SE 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) | 4.0 EcoLPi (269 Hp) Automatic | 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD |
| Production start: | 1970 year | 2011 year | 1979 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 2014 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Off-road vehicle |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.9 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 12.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | LPG | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 88 l | 64 l |
| CO2 emissions: | 199 g/km | ||
| Power: | 200 hp | 269 hp | 72 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 115 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | ||
| Torque: | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 409 Nm @ 3250 rpm. | 137 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 | Barra EcoLPi | OM 616.936 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 3983 cm3 | 2399 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | ||
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | ||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 12 | 21 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 99.31 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 92.25 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4900 mm | 4955 mm | 3945 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1868 mm | 1700 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2100 mm | ||
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1453 mm | 1985 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2838 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1583 mm | 1425 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1598 mm | 1425 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 215 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 45 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 40 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 31 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 942 mm | 745 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1175 mm | 800 mm | |
| Wading depth: | 600 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 464 l | 743 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1730 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2055 kg | 2500 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1550 kg | 1757 kg | 1810 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 215/60 R16; 235/50 17; 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19 | 205/80 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | 6.5J x 16; 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19 | 5.5J x 16 |