BMW 3 series 2010 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 63 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes SL might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 3 series and Mercedes SL are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 241 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 381 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 20 800 | |
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