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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985 500 SL V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985

500 SL V8

245 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1985-1989
VS

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

500 SL V8

231 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1981-1985

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 245 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    48/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 231 hp

  • Highest torque
    404 Nm
    298 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.6 L/100 km
    15.1 mpg US
    18.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
392Nm289lb-ft
404Nm298lb-ft
Curb weight
1,610kg3,549lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
32.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.9L/100 km14.8mpg US17.8mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
243Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,973cc303cu in
4,973cc303cu in
Length
4,390mm173in
4,390mm173in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,790mm70in
Height
1,307mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,455mm97in
2,455mm97in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,452mm57in
Rear track
1,466mm58in
1,440mm57in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
85L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 245 hpMercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 231 hpPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 245 hp: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 231 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp4,750 rpm3,750 rpm5,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp4,750 rpm3,000 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
32.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
149 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
231 hp
172 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 245 hp has 14 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 231 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 231 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 245 hp: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
404 Nm
298 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp7.3 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 245 hp and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 231 hp: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp
245 hp
183 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
231 hp
172 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,307 mm
51.5 in
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985500 SL V8245 hpMercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8231 hp
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
404 Nm
298 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,610 kg
3,549 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,307 mm
51.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 500 SL V8 245 hp

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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