Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W108) 280 SE 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic & Ford Tempo Coupe 3.0 V6 (132 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | S-class | Tempo |
| Generation: | S-class (W108) | Tempo Coupe |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SE 4.5 V8 (198 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 V6 (132 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1971 year | 1992 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 15 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 60 l |
| Power: | 198 hp | 132 hp |
| Max power in: | 4500 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | |
| Torque: | 358 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 204 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 45 / 117.984 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4520 cm3 | 2986 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4900 mm | 4490 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1395 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1460 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 375 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2141 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1675 kg | 1160 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | 185/60 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 |