BMW 2 series 2013 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 2 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes SL) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 145 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 3.6 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 540 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 6.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1260 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 2 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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. Note, however, that this BMW 2 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes GLE | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 2 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 2 series is 19 cm shorter than the Mercedes SL, 10 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 10 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: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 23 000 | |
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