Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic & Ford Scorpio I (GAE,GGE) 2.9 i CAT (146 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | SL | Scorpio |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | Scorpio I (GAE,GGE) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic | 2.9 i CAT (146 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1987 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 1992 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 218 hp | 146 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 229 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116.E42 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 2933 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 13 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.95 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4744 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1766 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 2761 mm |
| Front track: | 1461 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1465 mm | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | |
| Max weight: | 2020 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | 10.4 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |