Ford Mustang IV (SN95) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

1994–2004 vs 2001–2011 · Coupe/Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: Mustang IV (SN95) 4,653 mm, SL R230 4,580 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Mustang IV (SN95) 308 l, SL R230 317 l.
Lowest consumption: Mustang IV (SN95) 12 l/100 km, SL R230 9.5 l/100 km.
Power: Mustang IV (SN95) 108–287 kW, SL R230 170–450 kW.
Standard equipment: Mustang IV (SN95) 18 items (Standard), SL R230 35 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Mustang IV (SN95)1994–2004 · 11 engines · Standard, Premium, Base, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011 · 10 engines · Base, Sport Package, Edition 50, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Mustang IV (SN95)1994–2004no listings	Mercedes-Benz SL R2302001–2011no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,610 mm–4,653 mm	Length4,535 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,823 mm–1,836 mm	Width1,820 mm–1,827 mm
Height	Height1,338 mm–1,359 mm	Height1,298 mm–1,317 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,573 mm	Wheelbase2,560 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance126 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance105 mm–115 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume212 l–308 l	Trunk volume235 l–317 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,460 kg–1,680 kg	Curb weight1,680 kg–2,035 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank80 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2004	Production years2001–2011
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Convertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines10
Power	Power108–287 kW (147–390 hp)	Power170–450 kW (231–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.8–4.9	Displacement (l)3.0–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption12 l/100 km · 3.8 V6	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · SL 300
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · 4.6 SVT Cobra	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · SL 65 AMG
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · Standard	Items in the base trim35 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · GT Deluxe	Items in the top trim42 · Sport Package
Equipment · Comfort5 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power Folding Mirrors	Power Folding Mirrors—	Power Folding Mirrors✓
Mirror Memory	Mirror Memory—	Mirror Memory✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 5
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mustang IV (SN95) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

Length: Ford Mustang IV (SN95) 4,653 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R230 4,580 mm (a 73 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,573 vs 2,560 mm. Boot: 308 vs 317 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mustang IV (SN95) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The most frugal Ford Mustang IV (SN95) uses 12 l/100 km (3.8 V6); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R230 9.5 l/100 km (SL 300).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mustang IV (SN95) or Mercedes-Benz SL R230?

The strongest Ford Mustang IV (SN95) makes 287 kW (390 hp) (4.6 SVT Cobra); the strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R230 450 kW (612 hp) (SL 65 AMG).

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