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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic
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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL SL
Generation: SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL (R107, facelift 1985)
Engine / modification: AMG SL 73 V12 (525 Hp) Automatic 300 SL (188 Hp)
Production start: 1999 year 1985 year
Production end: 2001 year 1989 year
Coupe type: Roadster Roadster
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 14.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.1 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 3
Power: 525 hp 188 hp
Max power in: 5500 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 203 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.8 sec 9.6 sec
Torque: 750 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
Model Engine: M 120 E 73/120.990 M 103 E 30 / 103.982
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 7291 cm3 2962 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.7 l
Coolant: 8 l
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 12 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 2
Compression ratio: 10.5 9.2
Piston Stroke: 92.4 mm 80.25 mm
Cylinder Bore: 91.5 mm 88.49 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5
Length: 4499 mm 4390 mm
Width: 1812 mm 1790 mm
Height: 1296 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase: 2515 mm 2460 mm
Front track: 1553 mm 1461 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1541 mm 1465 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 265 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 261 l
Max weight: 2320 kg 1920 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1975 kg 1500 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 10.34 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 750 kg
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 245/40 ZR 18 Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2 Front wheel rims: 7J x 15