Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | SL |
| Generation: | SL Roadster (W198 II) | SL (R231) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (215 Hp) | SL 500 (435 Hp) G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1957 year | 2012 year |
| Production end: | 1963 year | 2015 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Roadster |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.8-12.7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.1-7.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 9.2-9.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 65 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 214-212 g/km | |
| Power: | 215 hp | 435 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 4.6 sec |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. | 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 198 I/198.980, M 198 III/198.982 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2996 cm3 | 4663 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 11 l | |
| Coolant: | 15.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | BiTurbo | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 8.55 | 10.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4570 mm | 4617 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1877 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm | 2585 mm |
| Front track: | 1398 mm | 1600 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1448 mm | 1604 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 130 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 241 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 381 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent multi-link | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 1660 kg | 2165 kg |
| Front brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1330 kg | 1785 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Electric Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 11.04 m |
| Tire size: | 165/90 R 15 | 255/40 R18; 285/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | 5.5 K x 15 | R18 |