Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic & Ford F-Series F-150 VII SuperCab 4.9 Six (125 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz G-class (W460) 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | F-Series F-100/F-150 | G-class |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | F-Series F-150 VII SuperCab | G-class (W460) |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SL V8 (240 Hp) Automatic | 4.9 Six (125 Hp) | 240 GD (72 Hp) 4WD |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 1981 year | 1979 year |
| Production end: | 1981 year | 1986 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Pick-up | Off-road vehicle |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5-6 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 21 l/100 km | 14.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.9 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62-72 l | 64 l |
| Power: | 240 hp | 125 hp | 72 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 4400 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 115 km/h | |
| Torque: | 404 Nm @ 3200 rpm. | 339 Nm | 137 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117.960 | OM 616.936 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 4916 cm3 | 2399 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 21 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 92.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 90.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 3 | 4 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 5438-5850 mm | 3945 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1778 mm | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1791-1793 mm | 1985 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 3526-3937 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | 1425 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1425 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 215 mm | ||
| Approach angle: | 45 ° | ||
| Departure angle: | 40 ° | ||
| Ramp angle: | 31 ° | ||
| Front overhang: | 745 mm | ||
| Rear overhang: | 800 mm | ||
| Wading depth: | 732-734 mm | 600 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 743 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | 1730 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1960 kg | 2858 kg | 2500 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1540 kg | 1810 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 | 11.4 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | 2500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 | 225/75 R15; 235/75 R15 | 205/80 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | R15 | 5.5J x 16 |