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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| 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 |