Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 2 series 2013
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 2 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes SL is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 2 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol) | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 2 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 - 585 HP | 136 - 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 900 NM | 220 - 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 5.9 seconds | 4.6 - 9.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 9.9 | 4.1 - 8.5 | |
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Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 2 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 2 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL is 18 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 335 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes SL has 39 litres less trunk space than the BMW 2 series. This could mean that the Mercedes SL 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 46 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.3 metres less than that of the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`130 | ~ 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 19 400 | |
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