Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (195 Hp) Automatic & Volvo 460 L (464) 1.7 (87 Hp) & Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) 1.4 TDI (80 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model: | SL | 460 L | Polo |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | 460 L (464) | Polo IV (9N) |
| Engine / modification: | 350 SL V8 (195 Hp) Automatic | 1.7 (87 Hp) | 1.4 TDI (80 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1976 year | 1988 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 1993 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 3/5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 5.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.1 l/100 km | 3.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km | 4.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 60 l | 45 l |
| Power: | 195 hp | 87 hp | 80 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 175 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.1 sec | 11.5 sec | 13.6 sec |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 130 Nm/3600 rpm. | 195 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.984 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 1721 cm3 | 1422 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | ||
| Coolant: | 14.3 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9.5 | 18 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 83.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | - | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4435 mm | 3743 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1686 mm | 1632 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1378 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 2503 mm | 2407 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | 1416 mm | 1392 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1426 mm | 1400 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 453 l | 245 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 948 l | 975 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 1570 kg | 1550 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 980 kg | 1035 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 175/65 R15 | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 6J x 14 |