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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should...
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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2003 |
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Mercedes-Benz |
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SL-Class |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| MSRP |
$85,990.00 |
$74,330.00 |
$62,225.00 |
| Destination |
$720.00 |
$665.00 |
$575.00 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Standard Engine |
5L 302hp V8 |
4.2L 294hp V8 |
4.3L 300hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
302 @ 5600 RPM |
294 @ 6000 RPM |
300 @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque |
339 @ 2700 RPM |
303 @ 4100 RPM |
325 @ 3400 RPM |
| Valves |
3 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
4966 |
4196 |
4293 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.8 X 3.3 |
3.4 X 3.6 |
3.6 X 3.2 |
| Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
11:1 |
10.5:1 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| City (mpg) |
15 |
18 |
18 |
| Highway (mpg) |
22 |
26 |
23 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
4045.5 |
3990.4 |
3840.5 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
100.8 |
101.9 |
103.1 |
| Length (in.) |
178.5 |
187.4 |
177.8 |
| Width (in.) |
72 |
72 |
72 |
| Height (in.) |
51.1 |
51 |
53.1 |
| Track Front (in.) |
61.4 |
59.2 |
61 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.9 |
59 |
60.4 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Standard Seating |
2 |
4 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.7 |
37 |
37.2 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
N/A |
33.2 |
33.9 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.9 |
43 |
43.6 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
N/A |
23.1 |
27.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
54 |
55.2 |
53.8 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
N/A |
42.3 |
46.6 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
53.2 |
N/A |
55.7 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
49.5 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
57.8 |
70 |
75 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Front Suspension |
multi-link |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Tires |
255/45R17 |
245/45R18 |
245/40R18 |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| | Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning | Hide | Show |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 |
Jaguar XK-Series XK8 |
Lexus SC430 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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