Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic & Audi A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) 1.9 TDI (90 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | A4 |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | A4 (B5, Typ 8D, facelift 1999) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic | 1.9 TDI (90 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km | 4.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 5.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 62 l |
| Power: | 204 hp | 90 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | 13.5 sec |
| Torque: | 304 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.964 | 1Z, AHU, AHH |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 3.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 6.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 19.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4479 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1733 mm |
| Height: | 1307 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 2617 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm | 1498 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm | 1479 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | |
| Max weight: | 2020 kg | 1815 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | 1265 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | R15 |