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Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 560 SEL (279 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 200 CDI (122 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W126) 560 SEL (279 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: S-class C-class
Generation: S-class (W126) C-class (W203)
Engine / modification: 560 SEL (279 Hp) C 200 CDI (122 Hp)
Production start: 1985 year 2003 year
Production end: 1991 year 2004 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Diesel
Drag coefficient: 0.26-0.27
Fuel tank volume: 62 l
Emission standard: Euro 3
Power: 279 hp 122 hp
Max power in: 5200 rpm. 4200 rpm.
Maximum speed: 208 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 8.6 sec 11.7 sec
Torque: 430 Nm/3750 rpm. 270 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm.
Model Engine: W126.039 OM 646.962
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5547 cm3 2148 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 6.5 l
Coolant: 8.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Diesel Commonrail
Position of cylinders: V engine Inline
Valvetrain: OHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 8 4
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 18
Piston Stroke: 94.8 mm 88.3 mm
Cylinder Bore: 96.5 mm 88 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 6
Length: 5286 mm 4526 mm
Width: 1820 mm 1728 mm
Width including mirrors: 1980 mm
Height: 1440 mm 1426 mm
Wheelbase: 3075 mm 2715 mm
Front track: 1505 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1476 mm
Front overhang: 755 mm
Rear overhang: 1056 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 455 l
Max weight: 1985 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc
Kerb Weight: 1430 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 10.76 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Tire size: 195/65 R 15 91 H
Wheel rims size: 6 J x 15 H 2