Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL (190 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203, facelift 2004) C 240 (170 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | C-class |
| Generation: | SL (R129) | C-class (W203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (190 Hp) | C 240 (170 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1989 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| 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) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.26-0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 1 | Euro 4 |
| Power: | 190 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | 9.2 sec |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103.984 | M 112.912 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2960 cm3 | 2597 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 8.0 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | 6.4 l |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.2 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4470 mm | 4526 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1493 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1464 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1056 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 455 l |
| Max weight: | 2040-2090 kg | 2015 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1650-1700 kg | 1460 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.76 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | 205/55 R 16 V |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |