Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R231) SL 400 (333 Hp) G-TRONIC & Audi A6 (4A,C4) 2.5 TDI (140 Hp) & Honda Civic 5D VIII 1.4i (83 Hp) & Honda Stepwgn I (RF) 2.0 i 16V (135 Hp) & Ford Focus I Sedan 1.8 Turbo DI (90 Hp) & Citroen AMI Super Break 1.0 Super (54 Hp) & Ford Kuga I 2.5 i 20V (200 Hp) Automatic & Daewoo Korando Cabrio (KJ) 2.3 (143 Hp)

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Brand:	Mercedes-Benz	Audi	Honda	Honda	Ford	Citroen	Ford	Daewoo
Model:	SL	A6	Civic	Stepwgn	Focus	AMI	Kuga	Korando
Generation:	SL (R231)	A6 (4A,C4)	Civic 5D VIII	Stepwgn I (RF)	Focus I Sedan	AMI Super Break	Kuga I	Korando Cabrio (KJ)
Engine / modification:	SL 400 (333 Hp) G-TRONIC	2.5 TDI (140 Hp)	1.4i (83 Hp)	2.0 i 16V (135 Hp)	1.8 Turbo DI (90 Hp)	1.0 Super (54 Hp)	2.5 i 20V (200 Hp) Automatic	2.3 (143 Hp)
Production start:	2014 year	1994 year	2006 year	1996 year	1998 year	1973 year	2008 year	1999 year
Production end:	2015 year	1997 year	2011 year	2001 year	2005 year	1976 year	2010 year	2001 year
Coupe type:	Roadster	Sedan	Hatchback	Minivan	Sedan	Combi	SUV
Num. of Doors:	2	4	5	4	4	5	5
Num. of seats:	2	5	5	8	5	4	5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban:	10.2-9.8 l/100 km	7.5 l/100 km	7.8 l/100 km	8.77 l/100 km	6.7 l/100 km		14.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban:	6.2-5.9 l/100 km	4.4 l/100 km	5.1 l/100 km	5.5 l/100 km	4 l/100 km		7.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined:	7.7-7.3 l/100 km	6.1 l/100 km	6.1 l/100 km		5.4 l/100 km		10.3 l/100 km
Fuel Type:	Petrol (Gasoline)	Diesel	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)	Diesel	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient:		0.32				0.43
Fuel tank volume:	65 l	80 l	50 l	65 l	53 l	40 l	58 l
Emission standard:	Euro 6	Euro 2					Euro 5
CO2 emissions:	179-172 g/km
Power:	333 hp	140 hp	83 hp	135 hp	90 hp	54 hp	200 hp	143 hp
Max power in:	5250-6000 rpm.	4000 rpm.	5700 rpm.	5500 rpm.	4000 rpm.	6500 rpm.	6000 rpm.
Maximum speed:	250 km/h	208 km/h	171 km/h		168 km/h	140 km/h	205 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h:	5.2 sec	9.9 sec	14.2 sec		14.9 sec	18.0 sec	8.8 sec
Torque:	480 Nm @ 1600-4000 rpm.	290 Nm @ 1900 rpm.	119 Nm/2800 rpm.	184 Nm @ 4200 rpm.	200 Nm @ 2000 rpm.	68 Nm @ 3500 rpm.	320 Nm @ 1500-4800 rpm.
Model Engine:		AEL			C9DC, C9DA, C9DB
Engine position:	Front, longitudinal	Front, longitudinal	Front, transverse	Front, longitudinal	Front, transverse	Front, longitudinal	Front, transverse
Engine displacement:	2996 cm3	2461 cm3	1339 cm3	1972 cm3	1753 cm3	1015 cm3	2523 cm3
Engine oil capacity:		5.0 l			5.6 l
Coolant:		6.5 l			6.5 l
Fuel System:	Direct injection	Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)	Multi-point injection	Multi-point injection	Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI)	Carburettor	Multi-point injection
Aspiration / Turbine:	BiTurbo	Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler)			Turbocharging		Turbocharging
Position of cylinders:	V engine	Inline	Inline	Inline	Inline	Boxer	Inline
Valvetrain:		OHC	OHC		OHC		DOHC
Number of cylinders:	6	5	4	4	4	4	5
Number of valves per cylinder:		2	2	4	2	2	4
Compression ratio:	10.5	20	10.8	9.6	19.4	9	9
Piston Stroke:		95.5 mm	80 mm	89 mm	82 mm	59 mm	93.2 mm
Cylinder Bore:		81 mm	73 mm	84 mm	82.5 mm	74 mm	83 mm
Wheel Drive:	Rear wheel drive	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive	Front wheel drive		All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (automatic transmission):	7G-TRONIC	4	6	4	-		5
Number of Gears (manual transmission):		6	6		5	4
Length:	4617 mm	4797 mm	4250 mm	4610 mm	4362 mm	3990 mm	4443 mm
Width:	1877 mm	1783 mm	1760 mm	1695 mm	1698 mm	1520 mm	1832 mm
Height:	1315 mm	1430 mm	1460 mm	1830 mm	1430 mm	1520 mm	1677 mm
Wheelbase:	2585 mm	2687 mm	2635 mm	2800 mm	2615 mm	2400 mm	2690 mm
Front track:	1600 mm	1520 mm	1505 mm	1485 mm	1484 mm	1260 mm
Rear (Back) track:	1604 mm	1524 mm	1510 mm	1480 mm	1477 mm	1220 mm
Ride height(clearance):	96 mm	128 mm
Approach angle:	13.2 °
Departure angle:	13.1 °
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk):	241 l		455 l		490 l
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk):	381 l	510 l	1350 l
Front suspension:	Independent multi-link	Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer	The depreciated rack	Coil spring	Wishbone		The depreciated rack
Rear suspension:	Multi-link independent	Semi-independent, spring	Transverse stabilizer	Helical spring	Helical spring		The depreciated rack
Max weight:	2110 kg	2010 kg	1670 kg	1940 kg	1715 kg	1185 kg
Front brakes:	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Disc	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes:	Ventilated discs	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Drum	Disc
Kerb Weight:	1730 kg	1460 kg	1170 kg	1500 kg	1205 kg	815 kg	1613 kg
ABS:	yes	yes	yes	yes	yes		yes
Steering type:	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering:		Hydraulic Steering		Hydraulic Steering	Hydraulic Steering		Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load:		100 kg
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%):		1700 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):	11.04 m	11.4 m	11 m			11.1 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%):		1500 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes:		750 kg
Permitted towbar download:		50 kg
Tire size:	255/45 R17	195/65 R15	205/55 R16	195/65 R15	175/70 R14		235/55 R17H
Wheel rims size:	R17	6J x 15