Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 435 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 100 NM more than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.9 l/100km | 14.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 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 6 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 6 series 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 350 litres | |
| Mercedes SL has 59 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`165 | 2`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 24 200 | |
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