Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) & Dodge Ram 2500HD Club Cab Short Bed (BR/BE) 5.9 V8 (230 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
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Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Dodge |
Model: | S-class | RAM |
Generation: | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) | Ram 2500HD Club Cab Short Bed (BR/BE) |
Engine / modification: | 300 SEL CAT (179 Hp) | 5.9 V8 (230 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
Production start: | 1985 year | 1994 year |
Production end: | 1991 year | 1998 year |
Coupe type: | Sedan | Pick-up |
Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine | |
Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
Num. of seats: | 5 | 6 |
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | |
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8 l/100 km | |
Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | |
Power: | 179 hp | 230 hp |
Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
Maximum speed: | 205 km/h | |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.3 sec | |
Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 447 Nm @ 2800 rpm. |
Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.981 | 360 Magnum |
Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
Engine displacement: | 2962 cm3 | 5899 cm3 |
Engine oil capacity: | 6 l | |
Coolant: | 8 l | |
Fuel System: | Multi-point indirect injection | |
Aspiration / Turbine: | Naturally aspirated engine | |
Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | |
Compression ratio: | 9.2 | |
Piston Stroke: | 80.25 mm | |
Cylinder Bore: | 88.5 mm | |
Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
Length: | 5160 mm | 5690 mm |
Width: | 1820 mm | |
Width including mirrors: | 2017 mm | |
Height: | 1441 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 3531 mm |
Front track: | 1555 mm | |
Rear (Back) track: | 1527 mm | |
Approach angle: | 33.7 ° | |
Departure angle: | 31 ° | |
Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
Max weight: | 2070 kg | 3992 kg |
Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
Kerb Weight: | 1550 kg | |
Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3901 kg | |
Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 245/75 R16 |
Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | 7J x 16 |