Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R107, facelift 1985) 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) 300 SE (188 Hp) Automatic & Suzuki Vitara Cabrio (ET,TA) 1.6 (TA) (80 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Suzuki |
| Model: | SL | S-class | Vitara |
| Generation: | SL (R107, facelift 1985) | S-class SE (W126, facelift 1985) | Vitara Cabrio (ET,TA) |
| Engine / modification: | 300 SL (188 Hp) Automatic | 300 SE (188 Hp) Automatic | 1.6 (TA) (80 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1985 year | 1985 year | 1988 year |
| Production end: | 1989 year | 1991 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Roadster | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14 l/100 km | 13.59.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l | 42 l |
| Power: | 188 hp | 188 hp | 80 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 5400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 198 km/h | 205 km/h | 144 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 9.1 sec | 15 sec |
| Torque: | 255 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 260 Nm @ 4400 rpm. | 127 Nm/3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 103 E 30 / 103.982 | M 103 E 30 / 103.981 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2962 cm3 | 2962 cm3 | 1589 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l | 6 l | |
| Coolant: | 8 l | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Mono-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80.25 mm | 80.25 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 88.49 mm | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Length: | 4390 mm | 5020 mm | 3620 mm |
| Width: | 1790 mm | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Height: | 1300 mm | 1437 mm | 1665 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2460 mm | 2930 mm | 2200 mm |
| Front track: | 1465 mm | 1555 mm | 1395 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1466 mm | 1527 mm | 1400 mm |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 261 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Double wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | ||
| Max weight: | 1930 kg | 2040 kg | 1450 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1510 kg | 1520 kg | 1010 kg |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.34 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1500 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 | 195/ R15 S |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |