Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic & BMW E9 3.0 CS (180 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | SL | E9 |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | E9 |
| Engine / modification: | SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 CS (180 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1971 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1975 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 72 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 180 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 207 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 8.2 sec |
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 3700 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 113.961 | M30B30V |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4966 cm3 | 2985 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.75 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l | 12 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 3 |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1670 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2625 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1446 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1402 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 450 l |
| Max weight: | 2210 kg | 1790 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1815 kg | 1420 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.5 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1300 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 650 kg | |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R 17 W | 195/75 R14 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 | 6J x 14 |