Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.5 (53 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | SL | Karmann Ghia |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | Karmann Ghia (Type 14) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic | 1.5 (53 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1966 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1970 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Coupe |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 40 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 53 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 4200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 132 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | |
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M 113.961 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Rear, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4966 cm3 | 1493 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 2.5 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | 180° flat V-engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | OHV |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 7.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 69.09 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 83.06 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 4140 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1633 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1331 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2400 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1311 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1349 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | |
| Rear suspension: | Torsion | |
| Max weight: | 2210 kg | 1200 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1815 kg | 870 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 11.3 m |
| Tire size: | 245/45 R 17 W | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 |