Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) & Volkswagen Jetta II (19E) 1.6 TD (70 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) 1.8 GT (90 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic & Volkswagen Derby (86C) 1.3 (55 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | SL | Jetta | Golf | S-class | Derby |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | Jetta II (19E) | Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Derby (86C) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) | 1.6 TD (70 Hp) | 1.8 GT (90 Hp) | 560 SEL V8 (300 Hp) Automatic | 1.3 (55 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1984 year | 1987 year | 1987 year | 1983 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1991 year | 1991 year | 1992 year | 1984 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4+1 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km | 16.8 l/100 km | 9.5 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km | 10.5 l/100 km | 6.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.34 | |||
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 55 l | 90 l | 40 l | |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | ||||
| Power: | 204 hp | 70 hp | 90 hp | 300 hp | 55 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5250 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 5400 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 232 km/h | 175 km/h | 250 km/h | ||
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 11.7 sec | 6.8 sec | ||
| Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. | 142 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 455 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | ||
| Model Engine: | M 112.923 | RP | M 117 E 56 / 117.968 | HK | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | ||
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 1781 cm3 | 5547 cm3 | 1272 cm3 | |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 4 l | 8 l | ||
| Coolant: | 11.8 l | 6.3 l | 13.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Mono-point injection | Carburettor | |||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | |||
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 86.4 mm | 94.8 mm | 72 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 81 mm | 96.5 mm | 75 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | ||||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Length: | 4499 mm | 3985 mm | 5160 mm | ||
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1680 mm | 1820 mm | ||
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1405 mm | 1446 mm | ||
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2475 mm | 3070 mm | ||
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1427 mm | 1555 mm | ||
| Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1422 mm | 1527 mm | ||
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 330 l | |||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1145 l | ||||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | |||
| Rear suspension: | Threaded twist beam | dependent spring suspension | |||
| Max weight: | 2130 kg | 1440 kg | 2290 kg | ||
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1735 kg | 960 kg | 1830 kg | ||
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.5 m | |||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | ||||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 470 kg | ||||
| Tire size: | 245/45 R 17 W | 185/60 R14 | Front wheel tires: 215/65 R15 | 145/80 R13 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 | 6J x 14 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 4.5J x 13 |