Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 350 SL V8 (200 Hp) Automatic & 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 |