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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL SL
Generation: SL (R230) SL (R129)
Engine / modification: AMG SL 55 V8 (476 Hp) Automatic 300 SL-24 (231 Hp)
Production start: 2001 year 1988 year
Production end: 2006 year 1993 year
Coupe type: Roadster Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29-0.34
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 80 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 476 hp 231 hp
Max power in: 6100 rpm. 6300 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 240 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.7 sec 8.4 sec
Torque: 700 Nm @ 2650-4500 rpm. 272 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
Model Engine: M 113.992 M 104 E 30/2 / 104.981
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5439 cm3 2960 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.5 l 7.5 l
Coolant: 13 l 11.5 l
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 3 4
Compression ratio: 9 10
Piston Stroke: 92 mm 80.2 mm
Cylinder Bore: 97 mm 88.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4535 mm 4470 mm
Width: 1815 mm 1812 mm
Width including mirrors: 2050 mm
Height: 1295 mm 1303 mm
Wheelbase: 2560 mm 2515 mm
Front track: 1569 mm 1535 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1551 mm 1523 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 235 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 317 l
Rear suspension: Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Max weight: 2200 kg 2130 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Disc
Kerb Weight: 1880 kg 1690-1740 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 50 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 Y 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2 8J x 16