Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) C 280 V6 (197 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | SL | C-class |
| Generation: | SL (R107) | C-class (W202) |
| Engine / modification: | 450 SL V8 (225 Hp) Automatic | C 280 V6 (197 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1973 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 1980 year | 2000 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 14.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 225 hp | 197 hp |
| Max power in: | 5000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 215 km/h | 232 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.8 sec | 8.3 sec |
| Torque: | 378 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 265 Nm @ 3000-4800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 117.982 | M 112.920 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4520 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 15 l | 9.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 3 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.8 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4370 mm | 4516 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1723 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1395-1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2455 mm | 2690 mm |
| Front track: | 1452 mm | 1499-1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm | 1464-1469 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 430 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 252 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2015 kg | 1910 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1585 kg | 1355 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | 10.74 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | 715 kg |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/70 VR14 | 195/65 R15; 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 14 | 6.5J x 15; 7J x 15 |