BMW 3 series 2010 vs Mercedes SL 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 5.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 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: | 184 HP | 517 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 830 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 333 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 450 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 13.9 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 8.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1245 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes S klase, Mercedes CL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.61 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.32 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
350 litres | 339 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 3 series 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 BMW 3 series (by 11 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`100 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`670 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 430 kg | 350 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Mercedes SL. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 23 400 | |
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