Ford Mustang (1998 – 2004) vs Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1998 – 2001): specs compared
Both offer around 390 hp at most. The Ford Mustang is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 280 km/h against 250 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,391 kg against 1,715 kg. At 4,653 mm, the Ford Mustang is 183 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse.
| Specification |
Ford
Mustang
1998 – 2004
|
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 390 hp | 204 – 394 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 529 Nm | 270 – 570 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.1 s | 6.1 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 280 km/h | 232 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 – 15.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,653 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,573 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,391 – 1,665 kg | 1,715 – 1,955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.