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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp) & BMW X3 (F25) 18d (143 Hp) sDrive Steptronic


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) SL 280 (193 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz BMW
Model: SL X3
Generation: SL (R129) X3 (F25)
Engine / modification: SL 280 (193 Hp) 18d (143 Hp) sDrive Steptronic
Production start: 1993 year 2012 year
Production end: 1995 year 2014 year
Coupe type: Roadster SUV
Num. of Doors: 2 5
Num. of seats: 2 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 15 l/100 km 5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.2 l/100 km 5.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.9 l/100 km 5.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.32-0.40 0.33
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 67 l
Emission standard: Euro 1 Euro 5
CO2 emissions: 142 g/km
Power: 193 hp 143 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 4000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 230 km/h 190 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.2 sec 10.3 sec
Torque: 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 360 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm.
Model Engine: M 104.943 N47D20
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2799 cm3 1995 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 7 l 5.2 l
Coolant: 11.75 l 9.0 l
Fuel System: Diesel Commonrail
Aspiration / Turbine: Twin-power turbo
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10 16.5
Piston Stroke: 73.5 mm 90 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89.9 mm 84 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 8 Steptronic
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4470 mm 4648 mm
Width: 1812 mm 1881 mm
Height: 1303 mm 1661 mm
Wheelbase: 2515 mm 2810 mm
Front track: 1535 mm 1616 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1523 mm 1632 mm
Ride height(clearance): 212 mm
Approach angle: 25.7 °
Departure angle: 22.6 °
Ramp angle: 19.4 °
Wading depth: 500 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 265 l 550 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 1600 l
Rear suspension: Multi-link independent
Max weight: 2150 kg 2270 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1760 kg 1680 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Electric Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.7 m 11.9 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 2000 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Permitted towbar download: 100 kg
Tire size: 225/55 ZR 16 225/60 R17 V
Wheel rims size: 8 J x 16 H 2 7.5 J x 17