Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse (1989 – 1995) vs RUF CTR Yellowbird (1987 – 1996): specs compared
The RUF CTR Yellowbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 469 hp against 394 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 6.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 342 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse uses less fuel, from 11.0 L/100 km against 14.9 L/100 km. The RUF CTR Yellowbird is the lighter car, from 1,150 kg against 1,650 kg. At 4,470 mm, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse is 180 mm longer than the RUF CTR Yellowbird. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Klasse dates from 1989 – 1995, the RUF CTR Yellowbird from 1987 – 1996.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
SL-Klasse
1989 – 1995
|
RUF
CTR Yellowbird
1987 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1987 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 394 hp | 469 hp |
| Torque | 260 – 570 Nm | 553 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 9.3 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 229 – 250 km/h | 342 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.0 – 14.9 L/100 km | 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,470 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,272 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,650 – 1,980 kg | 1,150 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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