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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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Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster (W198 II) 300 SL (215 Hp)
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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