Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 350 (306 Hp) G-TRONIC & Ford Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1971) 5.8 V8 (285 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model: | SL | Mustang |
| Generation: | SL (R231) | Mustang Convertible I (facelift 1971) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 350 (306 Hp) G-TRONIC | 5.8 V8 (285 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2012 year | 1970 year |
| Production end: | 2015 year | 1973 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.9-9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.1-5.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.5-6.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 65 l | 76 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 176-159 g/km | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 285 hp |
| Max power in: | 6500 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 5.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 370 Nm @ 3500-5250 rpm. | 502 Nm @ 3400 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 5752 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l | |
| Coolant: | 13.7 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Carburettor |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 12 | 11.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.9 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4617 mm | 4813 mm |
| Width: | 1877 mm | 1882 mm |
| Height: | 1315 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2585 mm | 2769 mm |
| Front track: | 1600 mm | 1562 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1604 mm | 1549 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 241 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 381 l | 229 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2065 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1685 kg | 3209 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.04 m | 12.1 m |
| Tire size: | 255/45 R17 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 |