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Compare the Mercedes SL Class 300SL Roadster W198 - [1957] vs Aston-Martin 2/4 MK III Special - [1957].

Compare the Mercedes SL Class 300SL Roadster W198 - [1957] vs Aston-Martin 2/4 MK III Special - [1957]. Find out which car is the fastest, most powerful, lightest or has the biggest engine in our top trumps style comparison page. Find out which car has the highest top speed or is the fastest accelerating, is it the Mercedes SL Class 300SL Roadster W198 or the Aston-Martin 2/4 MK III Special. We'll leave it up to you to decide which is your favourite.

Figures & Specs: Mercedes SL Class 300SL Roadster W198 - [1957]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Year: 1957 | Type: Cabriolet
Engine: 2996 cc (182.8 ci) 12 Valve
Engine Formation: St6
Aspiration: N/A
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 4 speed/ Manual
Top Speed: 145 mph (233.3 kph)
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 9.50 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 9.8 secs
0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 0.00 secs
Power: 215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5800 rpm
Kerbweight: 1383 kgs (3048 lbs)
Torque: 203 lb-ft (291.5 Nm) @ 4600 rpm
Drive: RWD | Engine Location: F
1/4 Mile (Est.): 14.48 secs @ 89.9 mph
BHP Per Ton: 155.4 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 146.7 lb-ft
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Figures & Specs: Aston-Martin 2/4 MK III Special - [1957]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Year: 1957 | Type: Coupe
Engine: 2922 cc (178.3 ci) 12 Valve
Engine Formation: St6
Aspiration: N/A
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission: 4 speed/ Manual
Top Speed: 119 mph (191.5 kph)
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 8.20 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 8.5 secs
0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 23.80 secs
Power: 195 bhp (145 kW) @ 5500 rpm
Kerbweight: 1270 kgs (2799 lbs)
Torque: 194 lb-ft (264.3 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
Drive: RWD | Engine Location: F
1/4 Mile (Est.): 14.5 secs @ 89.4 mph
BHP Per Ton: 153.5 bhp
Torque Per Ton: 152.7 lb-ft
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