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Comparison Mercedes-Benz W188 II Cabriolet A 300 Sc (175 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) 500 SL V8 (320 Hp) Automatic


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Mercedes-Benz W188 II Cabriolet A 300 Sc (175 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: W188 SL
Generation: W188 II Cabriolet A SL (R129)
Engine / modification: 300 Sc (175 Hp) 500 SL V8 (320 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1956 year 1992 year
Production end: 1957 year 1993 year
Coupe type: Cabriolet Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 5 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 9.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 12.5 l/100 km 11.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32-0.40
Fuel tank volume: 85 l 80 l
Emission standard: Euro 1
Power: 175 hp 320 hp
Max power in: 5400 rpm. 5600 rpm.
Maximum speed: 180 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 14 sec 6.5 sec
Torque: 255 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 470 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Model Engine: M 199 / 199.980 M 119.972
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2996 cm3 4973 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l
Coolant: 15.5 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 8.55 10
Piston Stroke: 88 mm 85 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 96.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4700 mm 4470 mm
Width: 1916 mm 1812 mm
Height: 1510 mm 1303 mm
Wheelbase: 2900 mm 2515 mm
Front track: 1480 mm 1535 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1525 mm 1523 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 265 l
Max weight: 2040 kg 2190 kg
Front brakes: Drum Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Drum Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1780 kg 1800 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m
Tire size: 225/55 ZR 16
Wheel rims size: 8 J x 16 H 2