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Mercedes-Benz SL R107 or Saab 900 Classic?

1971–1989 vs 1978–1994 · Convertible vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989 · 9 engines · Base, Final EditionSpecifications →Listings →
Saab 900 Classic1978–1994 · 6 engines · S, GLE, TurboSpecifications →Listings →
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Mercedes-Benz SL R1071971–1989no listings
Saab 900 Classic1978–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length4,390 mm–4,630 mmLength4,680 mm
Width1,790 mmWidth1,690 mm
Height1,290 mmHeight1,420 mm
Wheelbase2,460 mmWheelbase2,517 mm
Ground clearance130 mmGround clearance130 mm
Trunk volume260 lTrunk volume240 l–450 l
Curb weight1,520 kg–1,660 kgCurb weight1,175 kg–1,285 kg
Fuel tank85 l–90 lFuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years1971–1989Production years1978–1994
Body typeConvertibleBody typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines9Number of engines6
Power136–177 kW (185–241 hp)Power94–129 kW (128–175 hp)
Displacement (l)2.7–5.5Displacement (l)2.0–2.1
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption12.8 l/100 km · 300 SLLowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.0i
Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 560 SLBest 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.0 Turbo 16
Top speed225 km/hTop speed210 km/h
Trim levelsBase · S
Items in the base trim22 · BaseItems in the base trim17 · S
Items in the top trim26 · Final EditionItems in the top trim22 · GLE
Equipment · Comfort5 · 3
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
Fabric—Fabric✓
Velour✓Velour—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
2 Seats✓2 Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Athermal Glazing—Athermal Glazing✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 4
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Daytime Running Lights—Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers—Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety2 · 0
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag—
ABS✓ABS—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Metallic Paint✓Metallic Paint—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz SL R107 or Saab 900 Classic?

Length: Saab 900 Classic 4,680 mm, Mercedes-Benz SL R107 4,630 mm (a 50 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,517 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 450 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz SL R107 or Saab 900 Classic?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz SL R107 uses 12.8 l/100 km (300 SL); the most frugal Saab 900 Classic 9 l/100 km (2.0i).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz SL R107 or Saab 900 Classic?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz SL R107 makes 177 kW (241 hp) (500 SL); the strongest Saab 900 Classic 129 kW (175 hp) (2.0 Turbo 16).

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