BMW 6 series 2011 vs Mercedes SL 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 435 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes SL, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes SL. Due to the lower power, BMW 6 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 14.1 l/100km | 12.9 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes SL is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 490 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW 6 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 6 series 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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`390 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 200 | 20 800 | |
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