Mercedes SL 1999 vs Mercedes SL 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.4 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 354 HP | 476 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 4.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL 2002 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL 1999 engine produces 122 HP less power than Mercedes SL 2002, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes SL 2002. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL 1999 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 14.2 | |
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The Mercedes SL 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL 1999 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL 2002, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL 1999 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SL 1999 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes S klase, Mercedes G klase, Mercedes CLS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes SL 1999 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL 2002, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL 1999 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 265 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 317 litres | |
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Mercedes SL 1999 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SL 1999 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SL 2002. The Mercedes SL 2002 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL 1999 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL 2002. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes SL 1999 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL 2002 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes SL 1999, so Mercedes SL 1999 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 17 200 | |
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