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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic & BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz BMW
Model: SL 5 Series
Generation: SL (R129) 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000)
Engine / modification: 300 SL (190 Hp) Automatic 530i 24V (231 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1989 year 2000 year
Production end: 1993 year 2003 year
Coupe type: Roadster Sedan
Num. of Doors: 2 4
Num. of seats: 2 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 15 l/100 km 15.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.2 l/100 km 8.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 10.9 l/100 km 10.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32-0.40
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 70 l
Emission standard: Euro 1
Power: 190 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 5700 rpm. 5900 rpm.
Maximum speed: 223 km/h 244 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.5 sec 7.6 sec
Torque: 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Model Engine: M 103.984
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2960 cm3 2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 11.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.2 10.2
Piston Stroke: 80.2 mm 89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore: 88.5 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 5
Length: 4470 mm 4775 mm
Width: 1812 mm 1800 mm
Height: 1303 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase: 2515 mm 2830 mm
Front track: 1535 mm 1516 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1523 mm 1530 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 265 l 460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Several levers and rods
Max weight: 2040-2090 kg 2070 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Disc
Kerb Weight: 1650-1700 kg 1540 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Tire size: 225/55 ZR 16 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 8 J x 16 H 2 R16