Mercedes SL 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 129 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 150 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.3 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 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 450'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes SL engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.54 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL is 5 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
339 litres | 300 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes SL has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. This could mean that the Mercedes SL uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 39 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mercedes SL can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| BMW 3 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes SL has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than BMW 3 series, so BMW 3 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5800 | |
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