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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic
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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W121) 190 SL (105 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL SL
Generation: SL (R107) SL Roadster (W121)
Engine / modification: 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic 190 SL (105 Hp)
Production start: 1970 year 1955 year
Production end: 1976 year 1963 year
Coupe type: Roadster Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 3
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 65 l
Power: 200 hp 105 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 205 km/h 173 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.5 sec
Torque: 211 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 142 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Model Engine: M 116.984 M 121 B II
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3499 cm3 1897 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7.5 l 4 l
Coolant: 14.3 l 10 l
Fuel System: Carburettor
Maximum engine speed: 6000 rpm.
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 9.5 8.5
Piston Stroke: 65.8 mm 83.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 92 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 3
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4390 mm 4220 mm
Width: 1790 mm 1740 mm
Height: 1300 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase: 2460 mm 2400 mm
Front track: 1452 mm 1430 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1440 mm 1470 mm
Ride height(clearance): 155 mm
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 252 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone
Rear suspension: dependent spring suspension
Max weight: 1975 kg 1400 kg
Front brakes: Drum
Rear brakes: Drum
Kerb Weight: 1545 kg 1140 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.34 m 11 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 R13