Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors (1969 – 1977) vs Citroën SM (1970 – 1975): specs compared
The Citroën SM is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 185 hp. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 198 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,892 mm, the Citroën SM is 206 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse Coupe and predecessors
1969 – 1977
|
Citroën
SM
1970 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1977 | 1970 – 1975 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 130 – 185 hp | 181 – 190 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 240 Nm | 233 – 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.9 – 10.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 198 km/h | 204 – 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.2 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,892 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,394 – 1,397 mm | 1,323 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,949 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,360 – 1,508 kg | 1,450 – 1,480 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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