Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 500 SE (326 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | S-class |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | S-class (W140) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic | 500 SE (326 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1991 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 1993 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 188 hp | 326 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 6.7 sec |
| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 480 Nm @ 3900 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 | M 119 E 50 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2962 cm3 | 4973 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 16.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.25 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.49 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 5113 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 3040 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm | 1602 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm | 1574 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 525 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | |
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 2520 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 kg | 2000 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Worm-reduction unit |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | 12.18 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | 1900 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7.5J x 16 |