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Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

1979–1993 vs 1971–1989 · Coupe/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Convertible

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Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993 · 7 engines · L, GL, GLX, LXSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989 · 9 engines · Base, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Mustang III (Fox)1979–1993no listings
Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989no listings
Dimensions
Length4,531 mm–4,570 mmLength4,390 mm–4,630 mm
Width1,755 mmWidth1,790 mm
Height1,316 mm–1,331 mmHeight1,290 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mmWheelbase2,460 mm
Ground clearance128 mm–135 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume220 l–290 lTrunk volume260 l
Curb weight1,240 kg–1,490 kgCurb weight1,520 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank60 lFuel tank85 l–90 l
Engines
Production years1979–1993Production years1971–1989
Body typeCoupe, Hatchback 3-door, ConvertibleBody typeConvertible
Number of engines7Number of engines9
Power65–173 kW (88–235 hp)Power136–177 kW (185–241 hp)
Displacement (l)2.3–4.9Displacement (l)2.7–5.5
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption10.2 l/100 km · 2.3Lowest consumption12.8 l/100 km · 300 SL
Best 0–100 km/h6.2 s · 5.0 SVT CobraBest 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 560 SL
Top speed225 km/hTop speed225 km/h
Trim levelsL · Base
Items in the base trim14 · LItems in the base trim22 · Base
Items in the top trim24 · SVT CobraItems in the top trim26 · Final Edition
Equipment · Comfort1 · 5
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric—
Velour—Velour✓
2 Seats—2 Seats✓
4 Seats✓4 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat—
Tinted Windows—Tinted Windows✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 2
Driver's Airbag—Driver's Airbag✓
ABS—ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R14 Wheels✓R14 Wheels—
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint—Metallic Paint✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

Length: Mercedes-Benz SL R107 4,630 mm, Ford Mustang III (Fox) 4,570 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,460 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 260 vs 290 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

The most frugal Ford Mustang III (Fox) uses 10.2 l/100 km (2.3); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R107 12.8 l/100 km (300 SL).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mustang III (Fox) or Mercedes-Benz SL R107?

The strongest Ford Mustang III (Fox) makes 173 kW (235 hp) (5.0 SVT Cobra); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R107 177 kW (241 hp) (500 SL).

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