Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic & Ford F-Series F-100 VI Regular Cab 5.9 360 V8 (145 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | SL | F-Series F-100/F-150 |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | F-Series F-100 VI Regular Cab |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic | 5.9 360 V8 (145 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 1973 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 1976 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Pick-up |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | |
| Power: | 240 hp | 145 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | |
| Torque: | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M 117.960 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 5899 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 102.87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 3 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4803-5215 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | |
| Height: | 1300 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 2972-3378 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | |
| Wading depth: | 630 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 1713-2084 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | |
| Rear suspension: | The spring | |
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 2495 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 | 215/75 R15; 225/75 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 7J x 15 |