BMW 6 series 2011 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 320 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series 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 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 6 series could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 6 series consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 123 mm (4.8 inches) | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 6 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | 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 6 sērija 2011 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 27 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 241 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 381 litres | |
| BMW 6 series has 59 litres more 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: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.7 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 (kg): | 2`400 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 23 000 | |
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