Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic & Mazda 121 III (JASM,JBSM) 1.2 (75 Hp) & Ford Explorer II 4.0 XL (162 Hp) & Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) 1.9 TDI (105 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda | Ford | Audi |
| Model: | SL | 121 | Explorer | A3 |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | 121 III (JASM,JBSM) | Explorer II | A3 Sportback (8PA) |
| Engine / modification: | AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic | 1.2 (75 Hp) | 4.0 XL (162 Hp) | 1.9 TDI (105 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1999 year | 1996 year | 1996 year | 2004 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2000 year | 2003 year | 2008 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Hatchback | Off-road vehicle | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 3/5 | 3 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 7.5 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km | 10.4 l/100 km | 4.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.6 l/100 km | 5.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.33 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 42 l | 83 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 525 hp | 75 hp | 162 hp | 105 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 6000 rpm. | 4200 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 170 km/h | 170 km/h | 187 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 4.8 sec | 12.7 sec | 12.7 sec | 11.7 sec |
| Torque: | 750 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 110 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 305 Nm @ 2800 rpm. | 250 Nm @ 1900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 120 E 73/120.990 | BKC, BXE | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 7291 cm3 | 1242 cm3 | 3996 cm3 | 1896 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.8 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.1 | 9 | 19 |
| Piston Stroke: | 92.4 mm | 76.5 mm | 84.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 91.5 mm | 71.9 mm | 100.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - | - | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 3828 mm | 4530 mm | 4286 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1634 mm | 1790 mm | 1765 mm |
| Height: | 1296 mm | 1330 mm | 1800 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2446 mm | 2595 mm | 2578 mm |
| Front track: | 1553 mm | 1429 mm | 1490 mm | 1534 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1541 mm | 1384 mm | 1490 mm | 1507 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 250 l | 925 l | 370 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1965 l | 1120 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Coil spring | The depreciated rack | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | The spring | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2320 kg | 1435 kg | 2200 kg | 1895 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Drum | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1975 kg | 915 kg | 1670 kg | 1335 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.7 m | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18 | 185/55 R14 | 225/75 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2 | R14 | 6.5J x 16 |