Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic & Audi S3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TFSI (300 Hp) quattro S tronic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Audi |
| Model: | SL | S3 |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | S3 Sedan (8V) |
| Engine / modification: | 420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic | 2.0 TFSI (300 Hp) quattro S tronic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 2013 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 2016 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.6 l/100 km | 8.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 55 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 159 g/km | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 300 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 5500-6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.5 sec | 5.3 sec |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 380 Nm @ 1800-5500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116.E42 | CJXC |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4196 cm3 | 1984 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 13 l | 10 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.95 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 6 S tronic |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 4469 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1796 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1960 mm | |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 2631 mm |
| Front track: | 1461 mm | 1551 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1465 mm | 1526 mm |
| Front overhang: | 874 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 964 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | 845 l |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |
| Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | |
| Max weight: | 2020 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | 1460 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | 11 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 8J x 18 |