Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic & Chevrolet Monte Carlo I 5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (165 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | Monte Carlo | SL |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | Monte Carlo I | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SL CAT V8 (204 Hp) Automatic | 5.7 V8 Turbo-Fire (165 Hp) Automatic | AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1972 year | 1999 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 1973 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Coupe | Roadster |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | ||
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 60 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | ||
| Power: | 204 hp | 165 hp | 354 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | 5.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 304 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 42 / 116.964 | M 113 E 55/M 113.985 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 5735 cm3 | 5439 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 3.1 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | 12.6 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | ||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHV | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 5245 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1920 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1307 mm | 1344 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 2946 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm | 1532 mm | 1553 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm | 1506 mm | 1545 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 119 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 365 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | ||
| Max weight: | 2020 kg | 2210 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | 1524 kg | 1815 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.8 m | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2 |