Comparison Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) 1.3 (50 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 CAT (242 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | Karmann Ghia | S-class |
| Generation: | Karmann Ghia (Type 14) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.3 (50 Hp) | 560 SEL V8 CAT (242 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1963 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1974 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 40 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 50 hp | 242 hp |
| Max power in: | 4600 rpm. | 4800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 128 km/h | 228 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.6 sec | |
| Torque: | 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | |
| Model Engine: | M 117 E 56 / 117.968 | |
| Engine position: | Rear, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1285 cm3 | 5547 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 13.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
| Position of cylinders: | 180° flat V-engine | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 7.3 | 9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 69 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 77 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 4140 mm | 5160 mm |
| Width: | 1634 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1330 mm | 1446 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1305 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1300 mm | 1527 mm |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Torsion | Threaded twist beam |
| Max weight: | 1160 kg | 2270 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 830 kg | 1810 kg |
| Steering type: | Worm-reduction unit | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.25 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 4J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |