Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz /8 (W114, facelift 1973) 280 E (185 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | /8 |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | /8 (W114, facelift 1973) |
| Engine / modification: | AMG SL 55 V8 (354 Hp) Automatic | 280 E (185 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 1973 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1976 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 78 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 354 hp | 185 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 530 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 238 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 113 E 55/M 113.985 | M 110 E 28 / 110.981 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5439 cm3 | 2746 cm3 |
| Position of cylinders: | Rotary (Wankel) | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2750 mm |
| Front track: | 1553 mm | 1448 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1545 mm | 1440 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2210 kg | 1975 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1815 kg | 1455 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: | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2 | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 |