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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz SL (W113) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic


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Mercedes-Benz SL Coupe (W198) 300 SL (215 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL SL
Generation: SL Coupe (W198) SL (W113)
Engine / modification: 300 SL (215 Hp) 280 SL (170 Hp) Automatic
Production start: 1954 year 1968 year
Production end: 1957 year 1971 year
Coupe type: Coupe Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 2
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.5 l/100 km 11.4 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume: 100 l 82 l
Power: 215 hp 170 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5750 rpm.
Maximum speed: 260 km/h 195 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10 sec 9 sec
Torque: 275 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Model Engine: M 198.980 M 130.983
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2996 cm3 2778 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 15 l 5.5 l
Coolant: 15.5 l 12.9 l
Fuel System: Direct injection
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 2
Compression ratio: 8.55 9.5
Piston Stroke: 88 mm 78.8 mm
Cylinder Bore: 85 mm 86.5 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4520 mm 4285 mm
Width: 1790 mm 1760 mm
Height: 1300 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase: 2400 mm 2400 mm
Front track: 1385 mm 1484 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1435 mm 1485 mm
Ride height(clearance): 130 mm 125 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 340 l
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 1515 kg 1715 kg
Front brakes: Drum Disc
Rear brakes: Drum Disc
Kerb Weight: 1295 kg 1360 kg
Steering type: Cone worm with recirculation balls Cone worm with recirculation balls
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.5 m 10.4 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1200 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 715 kg
Tire size: 165/90 R 15 185 HR 14
Wheel rims size: 5 K x 15 6 J x 14 HB