Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 280 SL (177 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz A-class (W168, facelift 2001) A 170 CDI (95 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 280 (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | A-class | E-class |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | A-class (W168, facelift 2001) | E-class (W124) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SL (177 Hp) | A 170 CDI (95 Hp) Automatic | E 280 (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1976 year | 2001 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1978 year | 2004 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | 14.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 11 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 5.8 l/100 km | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 54 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | ||
| Power: | 177 hp | 95 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 173 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | 13.2 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 233 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 180 Nm @ 1600-3600 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 110 E 28 / 110.986 | OM 668.942 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2746 cm3 | 1689 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 4.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12 l | 6.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.7 | 19 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 80 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 3606 mm | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1719 mm | 1740 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1950 mm | ||
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1575 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 2423 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | 1503 mm | 1501 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1452 mm | 1491 mm |
| Front overhang: | 602 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 581 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | 520 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1740 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Helical spring | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1920 kg | 1545 kg | 2050 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1500 kg | 1085 kg | 1570 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.75 m | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/70 R14 | 195/50 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 5.5J x 15 |