BMW 3 series 2010 vs Mercedes SL 2012
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| BMW 3 series is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 - 306 HP | 306 - 585 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 - 520 NM | 370 - 900 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 - 10.3 seconds | 4.2 - 5.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 8.8 | 6.8 - 9.9 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes SL. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller, but higher. BMW 3 series and Mercedes SL are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 241 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 381 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes SL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`123 | ~ 2`130 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 23 000 | |
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