Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 88 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 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: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| 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: | 4.62 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 31 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 13 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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