Comparison Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz SL (R129, facelift 1998) SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic & Land Rover Defender 90 3.0 P400 (400 Hp) MHEV AWD Automatic
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Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz | Land Rover |
Model: | SL | SL | Defender |
Generation: | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | SL (R129, facelift 1998) | Defender 90 |
Engine / modification: | SL 280 V6 (204 Hp) Automatic | SL 500 V8 (306 Hp) Automatic | 3.0 P400 (400 Hp) MHEV AWD Automatic |
Production start: | 1998 year | 1998 year | 2020 year |
Production end: | 2001 year | 2001 year | |
Coupe type: | Roadster | Roadster | Off-road vehicle |
Num. of Doors: | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | ||
Fuel consumption at Low speed (WLTP): | 14.6-15.5 l/100 km | ||
Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Fuel consumption at Medium speed (WLTP): | 10.4-11.1 l/100 km | ||
Fuel consumption at high speed (WLTP): | 9.3-10.1 l/100 km | ||
Drag coefficient: | 0.32-0.40 | 0.32-0.40 | 0.4 |
Fuel tank volume: | 80 l | 80 l | 88.5 l |
Fuel consumption at very high speed (WLTP): | 11.5-12.7 l/100 km | ||
Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 11-12 l/100 km | ||
Emission standard: | Euro 3 | Euro 3 | Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC |
CO2 emissions: | 219 g/km | ||
Power: | 204 hp | 306 hp | 400 hp |
Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
Maximum speed: | 228 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 208 km/h |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.5 sec | 6.5 sec | 6 sec |
CO2 emissions (WLTP): | 251-271 g/km | ||
Torque: | 270 Nm @ 3000-5000 rpm. | 460 Nm @ 2700-4250 rpm. | 550 Nm @ 2000-5000 rpm. |
Model Engine: | M 112.923 | M 113.961 | |
Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 4966 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 8 l | |
Coolant: | 11.8 l | 13 l | |
Fuel System: | Direct injection | ||
Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
Position of cylinders: | Inline | ||
Valvetrain: | SOHC | SOHC | |
Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 | 10.5 |
Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | 84 mm | 92.29 mm |
Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | 97 mm | 83 mm |
Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Length: | 4499 mm | 4499 mm | 4583 mm |
Width: | 1812 mm | 1812 mm | 1996 mm |
Width with mirrors folded: | 2008 mm | ||
Width including mirrors: | 2105 mm | ||
Height: | 1300 mm | 1300 mm | 1969-1974 mm |
Wheelbase: | 2515 mm | 2515 mm | 2587 mm |
Front track: | 1535 mm | 1535 mm | 1704-1706 mm |
Rear (Back) track: | 1525 mm | 1525 mm | 1702 mm |
Ride height(clearance): | 216-291 mm | ||
Approach angle: | 30.1 ° | ||
Departure angle: | 37.6 ° | ||
Ramp angle: | 24.2-31.0 ° | ||
Climb angle: | 45 ° | ||
Front overhang: | 845 mm | ||
Rear overhang: | 1151 mm | ||
Wading depth: | 850-900 mm | ||
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 265 l | 265 l | 397 l |
Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1563 l | ||
Front suspension: | Double wishbone | ||
Rear suspension: | Multi-link independent | ||
Max weight: | 2130 kg | 2210 kg | 2970 kg |
Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | |
Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | |
Kerb Weight: | 1735 kg | 1815 kg | 2170 kg |
ABS: | yes | ||
Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
Max. roof load: | 80 kg | ||
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m | 10.7 m | 12.0 m |
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 3500 kg | ||
Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
Permitted towbar download: | 150 kg | ||
Tire size: | 245/45 R 17 W | 245/45 R 17 W | 255/70 R18; 255/65 R19; 255/60 R20 |
Wheel rims size: | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 | 8.25 J x 17 H 2 | 8J x 18; 8J x 19; 8.5J x 20 |