Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1995) SL 320 (231 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | S-class |
| Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1995) | S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | SL 320 (231 Hp) Automatic | 300 SE CAT (179 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1995 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 1991 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.2 l/100 km | 13.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.5 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 179 hp |
| Max power in: | 5600 rpm. | 5700 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 240 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.4 sec | 9.4 sec |
| Torque: | 315 Nm @ 3750 rpm. | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.991 | M 103 E 30 / 103.981 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3199 cm3 | 2962 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 6 l |
| Coolant: | 11.5 l | 8 l |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 9.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 80.25 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 4 |
| Length: | 4499 mm | 5020 mm |
| Width: | 1812 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1303 mm | 1437 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2930 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1523 mm | 1527 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Max weight: | 2170 kg | 2040 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1775 kg | 1520 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/55 ZR 16 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8 J x 16 H 2 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |