Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic & Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | /8 |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1995) | /8 (W114, facelift 1973) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 280 (193 Hp) 5 Automatic | 230.6 (120 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 1973 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1976 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.2 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 65 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 193 hp | 120 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 225 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 13.9 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 178 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.943 | M 180 V 23 / 180.954 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 2292 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.75 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 81.75 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2750 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1448 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1440 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 1875 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1755 kg | 1355 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 14 |