Comparison Mercedes-Benz T-mod. (S123) 300 T Turbo-D (125 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz CL (C215) CL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic & BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30) 316 (90 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | T-mod. | CL | CL | 3 Series |
| Generation: | T-mod. (S123) | CL (C215) | CL (C140) | 3 Series Sedan (E30) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 T Turbo-D (125 Hp) | CL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic | CL 420 V8 (279 Hp) Automatic | 316 (90 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 1999 year | 1996 year | 1983 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 2002 year | 1998 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Coupe | Sedan | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.4 l/100 km | 21.4 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.9 l/100 km | 11.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 14.9 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 100 l | 55 l | |
| Power: | 125 hp | 306 hp | 279 hp | 90 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h | ||
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.5 sec | 8.3 sec | ||
| Torque: | 460 Nm @ 2700 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 140 Nm | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 4966 cm3 | 4196 cm3 | 1800 cm3 | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Carburettor | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHC | DOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 | 4 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 4 | ||
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 11 | ||
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 78.9 mm | ||
| Cylinder Bore: | 97 mm | 92 mm | ||
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | ||
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |||
| Length: | 4993 mm | 5065 mm | 4321 mm | |
| Width: | 1857 mm | 1912 mm | 1641 mm | |
| Height: | 1398 mm | 1452 mm | 1379 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 2885 mm | 2945 mm | 2570 mm | |
| Front track: | 1577 mm | 1614 mm | 1410 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1579 mm | 1587 mm | 1420 mm | |
| Ride height(clearance): | 140 mm | |||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 450 l | 505 l | 425 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Multi-link independent | ||
| Max weight: | 2320 kg | 2600 kg | 1540 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1795 kg | 2080 kg | ||
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m | 11.91 m | ||
| Tire size: | 225/55 R17 | 255/45 R18 | ||
| Wheel rims size: | 7.5J x 17 | R18 |