Both are 2.3 16 valve. Both have similar BHP. One needs a supercharger to get there, the other simply relies on basic performance engineering know how and genius design. One handles shockingly bad and has snap over steer which leaves one feeling very insecure, the other handles brilliantly which...
The other day, whilst at my Merc Specialist haveing a new battery fitted, I wondered around their yard.
First thing I noticed was this little trio....
(Left to Right) R129 SL500, W113 280SL, R107 420SL
It was then I noticed an R230 SL350 parked the other side of the yard!
And then this...