Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 320 (231 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | SL |
| Generation: | S-class (W140) | SL (R129) |
| Engine / modification: | S 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic | SL 320 (231 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1993 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16 l/100 km | 14.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.7 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 10 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | |
| Power: | 279 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 8.4 sec |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 315 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.991 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 3199 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | 7 l |
| Coolant: | 16.5 l | 11.5 l |
| Fuel System: | 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): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 5113 mm | 4470 mm |
| Width: | 1886 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1486 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3040 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1606 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1523 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | 265 l |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2640 kg | 2170 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1990 kg | 1780 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Worm-reduction unit | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.18 m | 10.7 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1950 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 225/55 ZR 16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | 8 J x 16 H 2 |