Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Golf III Variant (1HX0) 1.4 (60 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | SL | Golf |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | Golf III Variant (1HX0) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SL V8 (231 Hp) Automatic | 1.4 (60 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1981 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 1999 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 60 l |
| Power: | 231 hp | 60 hp |
| Max power in: | 4750 rpm. | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 14.9 sec |
| Torque: | 404 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 116 Nm/2800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.960 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 1391 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Mono-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 2475 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | 1478 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 466 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1425 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Suspension with traction connecting levers |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 1615 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1190 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 R14 | 175/70R13 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 |