BMW 2 series 2013 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 90 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 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 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 3.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
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): | 1`995 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 23 000 | |
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