Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (W108) 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | S-class | C-class |
| Generation: | S-class SEL (W108) | C-class T-modell (S203, facelift 2004) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SEL 3.5 V8 (200 Hp) | C 280 (231 Hp) 7G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1970 year | 2005 year |
| Production end: | 1972 year | 2007 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 82 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 200 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 241 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9 sec | 7.5 sec |
| Torque: | 286 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 300 Nm @ 2500-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 116 E 35 / 116.980 | M 272.940 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3499 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 13.2 l | 7 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 65.8 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | |
| Length: | 5000 mm | 4541 mm |
| Width: | 1810 mm | 1728 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 1980 mm | |
| Height: | 1440 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2850 mm | 2715 mm |
| Front track: | 1482 mm | 1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1476 mm |
| Front overhang: | 755 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1071 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 470 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1384 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 2085 kg | 2110 kg |
| Front brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1585 kg | 1510 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.76 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R 16 V | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 14 | 7 J x 16 H 2 |