Mercedes SL 2001 vs Mercedes SL 1998

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Mercedes SL
2001 - 2006
Mercedes SL
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 3.7 - 6.02.8 - 7.3

Performance

Power: 245 - 500 HP204 - 525 HP
Torque: 350 - 800 NM270 - 750 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 - 7.2 seconds4.8 - 9.8 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.5 - 15.110.7 - 15.9
Mercedes SL 2001 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SL 1998.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.54 m4.50 m
Width: 1.82 m1.81 m
Height: 1.30 m1.29 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SL 2001 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes SL 1998, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL 2001 is 1 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 235 litres265 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
317 litresno data
Mercedes SL 1998 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Mercedes SL 2001 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL 1998. This could mean that the Mercedes SL 2001 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.7 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes SL 2001 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL 1998.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`188~ 2`207
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 17 20016 200
Pros and Cons:
    Mercedes SL has
    • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
    • roomier boot
    • fewer faults
    • lower price
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