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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8vsMercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8

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

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

500 SL V8

231 hp4973 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1981-1985

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) · Facelift 1985

560 SL CAT V8

230 hp5547 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1985-1989

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8

Fastest top speed
240 km/h
149 mph Unrestricted
220 km/h
137 mph Restricted
Most powerful
231 hp
172 kW
Highest torque
404 Nm
298 lb-ft
Lightest
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Best power-to-weight
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Best overall score
46/100
Best performance score
53/100
Best economy score
0/100
Best practicality score
32/100

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8

Quickest 0-100 km/h
7.7 s

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
Power	231hp172kW	230hp172kW
Torque	404Nm298lb-ft	373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight	1,540kg3,395lb	1,715kg3,781lb
Gross weight	1,960kg4,321lb	1,945kg4,288lb
Top speed	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Calculated	223 km/h 139 mph
To 99% top speed	95.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated	84.1s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.1s	7.7s
0-200 km/h	32.3s Calculated	36.8s Calculated
0-60 mph	7.7s Calculated	7.3s Calculated
Fuel consumption city	15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK	-
Fuel consumption highway	9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK	-
Quarter mile	15.8s Calculated	15.6s Calculated
Power-to-weight	150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb Calculated	134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	262Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated	217Nm/t146lb-ft/ton Calculated
Displacement	4,973cc303cu in	5,547cc338cu in
Length	4,390mm173in	4,580mm180in
Width	1,790mm70in	1,790mm70in
Height	1,300mm51in	1,300mm51in
Wheelbase	2,455mm97in	2,455mm97in
Front track	1,452mm57in	1,465mm58in
Rear track	1,440mm57in	1,466mm58in
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) 500 SL V8Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8PowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
Vehicle	Peak power RPM	Peak torque RPM	Max engine speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	4,750 rpm	3,000 rpm	5,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	4,750 rpm	3,250 rpm	5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	7.7 s	7.3 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.1 s	7.7 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	32.3 s	36.8 s
Top speed	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph Likely limited	223 km/h 139 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.7 s	2.6 s
330 ft 101 m	7.0 s	6.8 s
1/8 mile 201 m	10.4 s	10.2 s
1000 ft 305 m	13.4 s	13.1 s
1/4 mile 402 m	15.8 s	15.6 s
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m	149 km/h 92 mph	148 km/h 92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	231 hp 172 kW
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	230 hp 172 kW

Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 has 1 hp more than Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	404 Nm 298 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	373 Nm 275 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	1,540 kg 3,395 lb
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	1,715 kg 3,781 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	223 km/h 139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	8.1 s
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	7.7 s

Although Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8 has more power, Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) Facelift 1985 560 SL CAT V8 and Mercedes-Benz SL (R107) 500 SL V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	150 hp/t 112 kW/t 6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	134 hp/t 100 kW/t 7.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)500 SL V8	231 hp 172 kW	8.1 s	Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 220 km/h137 mph
Mercedes-BenzSL (R107)Facelift 1985560 SL CAT V8	230 hp 172 kW	7.7 s	223 km/h 139 mph