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Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R230) SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp)


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Mercedes-Benz W188 I Cabriolet A 300 S (150 Hp)
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model: SL W188
Generation: SL (R230) W188 I Cabriolet A
Engine / modification: SL 600 V12 (500 Hp) Automatic 300 S (150 Hp)
Production start: 2003 year 1951 year
Production end: 2006 year 1955 year
Coupe type: Roadster Cabriolet
Num. of Doors: 2 2
Num. of seats: 2 5
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 13.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.29-0.34
Fuel tank volume: 80 l 85 l
Emission standard: Euro 4
Power: 500 hp 150 hp
Max power in: 5000 rpm. 5000 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 , Electronically limited km/h 175 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 4.7 sec 15 sec
Torque: 800 Nm @ 1800-3600 rpm. 230 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Model Engine: M 275.951 M 188 / 188.920
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 5513 cm3 2996 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8 l
Coolant: 9.4 l
Fuel System: Carburettor
Position of cylinders: Inline
Valvetrain: SOHC SOHC
Number of cylinders: 12 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 3 2
Compression ratio: 9 7.8
Piston Stroke: 87 mm 88 mm
Cylinder Bore: 82 mm 85 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 5
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 4
Length: 4535 mm 4730 mm
Width: 1827 mm 1910 mm
Width including mirrors: 2050 mm
Height: 1298 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase: 2560 mm 2900 mm
Front track: 1559 mm 1480 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1537 mm 1525 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 235 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): 317 l
Max weight: 2300 kg 2000 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Drum
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs Drum
Kerb Weight: 1950 kg 1740 kg
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 75 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11 m
Tire size: Front wheel tires: 255/40 R 18 95 Y
Wheel rims size: Front wheel rims: 8.5 J x 18 H 2