BMW 2 series 2016 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 95 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mercedes SL. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 241 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
335 litres | 381 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 39 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SL. The Mercedes SL 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 Mercedes SL (by 46 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 23 000 | |
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