Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 260 SE (160 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 300 SE (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | CL | S-class |
| Generation: | S-class (W126) | CL (C140) | S-class Long (W140) |
| Engine / modification: | 260 SE (160 Hp) | CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic | 300 SE (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1996 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 1991 year | 1998 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21.4 l/100 km | 17.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.2 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.9 l/100 km | 11.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 100 l | |
| Power: | 160 hp | 279 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5800 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 230 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 8.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 4100 rpm. | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 11 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 84 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | ||
| Length: | 5065 mm | 5213 mm | |
| Width: | 1912 mm | 1886 mm | |
| Height: | 1452 mm | 1492 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2945 mm | 3140 mm | |
| Front track: | 1614 mm | 1602 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1587 mm | 1574 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 505 l | 525 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2600 kg | 2420 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 2080 kg | 1900 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Worm-reduction unit | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.91 m | 12.18 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 255/45 R18 | 235/60 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 | 7.5J x 16 |