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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic & Citroen Racing 1.6 T (207 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic
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Citroen  Racing 1.6 T (207 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Citroen
Model: SL DS3
Generation: SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine / modification: 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic Racing 1.6 T (207 Hp)
Production start: 1985 year 2011 year
Production end: 1989 year 2013 year
Coupe type: Roadster Hatchback
Num. of Doors: 2 3
Num. of seats: 2 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.5 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 10.2 l/100 km 4.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 6.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 50 l
Emission standard: Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 149 g/km
Power: 223 hp 207 hp
Max power in: 4700 rpm. 6000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 215 km/h 235 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 7.8 sec 6.5 sec
Torque: 358 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 275 Nm @ 2000 rpm.
Model Engine: M 117 E 50 / 117.964
Engine position: Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 4973 cm3 1598 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l 4.25 l
Coolant: 13.5 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
Aspiration / Turbine: Turbocharger
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9
Piston Stroke: 85 mm 85.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 96.5 mm 77 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 6
Length: 4390 mm 3962 mm
Width: 1790 mm 1715 mm
Width including mirrors: 1994 mm
Height: 1307 mm 1443 mm
Wheelbase: 2455 mm 2464 mm
Front track: 1465 mm 1465-1488 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1466 mm 1467-1491 mm
Front overhang: 836 mm
Rear overhang: 662 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 285 l
Front suspension: Double wishbone Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension: Threaded twist beam
Max weight: 2030 kg 1597 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1610 kg 1165 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 70 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.4 m
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 215/40 R18
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 R18