Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic & Ford Mustang Convertible III 2.3i (106 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | SL | Mustang |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | Mustang Convertible III |
| Engine / modification: | 500 SL CAT V8 (223 Hp) Automatic | 2.3i (106 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1978 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2+2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km | 14 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 10.2 l/100 km | 9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 58 l |
| Power: | 223 hp | 106 hp |
| Max power in: | 4700 rpm. | 4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 215 km/h | 165 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 358 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 183 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 50 / 117.964 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4973 cm3 | 2301 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.5 mm | 96.04 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1307 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 2555 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm | 1444 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm | 1450 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 180 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2030 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1610 kg | 1340 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 195/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |