Mercedes SL 2002 vs Mercedes SL 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL 2002 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL 2002 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mercedes SL 1998, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mercedes SL 1998. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL 2002 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SL 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL 2002 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL 2002 could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL 2002 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 500'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.29 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SL 2002 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes SL 1998, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL 2002 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 265 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
317 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes SL 1998 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes SL 2002 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL 1998. This could mean that the Mercedes SL 2002 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL 2002 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL 1998. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes SL 2002 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL 1998 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes SL 2002, so Mercedes SL 2002 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 16 200 | |
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