Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2010
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Mercedes SL is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas BMW 3 series has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 5.5 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 - 585 HP | 143 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 - 900 NM | 190 - 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 5.9 seconds | 5.7 - 10.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 - 9.9 | 5.1 - 8.8 | |
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Mercedes SL petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 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 | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 350 litres | |
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Mercedes SL has more luggage capacity. Mercedes SL has 31 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`130 | ~ 2`123 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 13 200 | |
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