BMW 6 series 2015 vs Mercedes SL 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 455 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 4.3 seconds | |
|
Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 12.7 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
|
The Mercedes SL is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that by driving the BMW 6 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
|
BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 26 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
350 litres | 485 litres | |
|
Mercedes SL has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 6 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 Mercedes SL (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes SL, which means BMW 6 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`425 kg | 2`175 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 455 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 50 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 6 sērija has
|
Mercedes SL has
| |