Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic & Ford Shelby II Cabrio (facelift 2010) GT 500 5.4 V8 (558 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | SL | Shelby |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1995) | Shelby II Cabrio (facelift 2010) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic | GT 500 5.4 V8 (558 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.38 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 60 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 193 hp | 558 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 692 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.943 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 5408 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 8.4 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4780 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1877 mm |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2720 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1572 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1587 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 145 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1755 kg | 1793 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.27 m |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | 255/40 ZR19; 285/35 ZR19 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | R19 |