Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) & Ford Sierra Sedan 2.0i (115 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | Sierra | SL |
| Generation: | SL (R129) | Sierra Sedan | SL (R129, facelift 1998) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (190 Hp) | 2.0i (115 Hp) | SL 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 1987 year | 1998 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 1993 year | 2001 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.3 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 60 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 190 hp | 115 hp | 224 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 238 , Electronically limited km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 8.4 sec | |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 315 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M 103.984 | M 112.943 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2960 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 8 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | 11.8 l | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | ||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 3 | |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 84 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4467 mm | 4499 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1698 mm | 1812 mm |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1407 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2608 mm | 2515 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1452 mm | 1535 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1468 mm | 1525 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 265 l | |
| Max weight: | 2040-2090 kg | 2130 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1650-1700 kg | 1755 kg | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10 m | 10.7 m |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | 245/45 R 17 W | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 |