BMW 6 series 2004 vs Mercedes SL 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is a more dynamic driving. BMW 6 series engine produces 14 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): | 9.6 | 10.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.6 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 6 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 6 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes SL. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SL 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: | 380'000 km | 450'000 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: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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 2004 3.0 engine: The BMW N52 engine was the first water-cooled engine to feature a composite cylinder block made from a magnesium and aluminum alloy. It was included in Ward’s AutoWorld’s list of the top 10 engines in 2006 and 2007. While it offers many advantages, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.30 m | |
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BMW 6 series is larger. BMW 6 series is 28 cm longer than the Mercedes SL, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 6 series is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 235 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 339 litres | |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 6 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes SL. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 6 series (by 11 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 6 series is 0.4 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`110 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 13 400 | |
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