Mercedes SL 2003 vs Mercedes SL 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.5 Petrol | 5.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 500 HP | 354 HP | |
| Torque: | 800 NM | 530 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL 2003 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL 2003 engine produces 146 HP more power than Mercedes SL 1999, whereas torque is 270 NM more than Mercedes SL 1999. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.4 | 12.8 | |
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The Mercedes SL 1999 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes SL 2003 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL 2003 could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes SL 1999 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 2003 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CL | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| 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: | 4.54 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 2003 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes SL 1999, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL 2003 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 1999 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes SL 2003 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL 1999. This could mean that the Mercedes SL 2003 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 2003 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL 1999. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mercedes SL 2003 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL 1999 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes SL 2003, so Mercedes SL 2003 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 17 200 | 16 200 | |
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