Mercedes SL 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 97 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mercedes SL is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | 350 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes SL has 25 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 11 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`120 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 13 800 | |
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