Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 2 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 2 series, whereas torque is 130 NM less than BMW 2 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 2 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes SL gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SLK | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mercedes SL is larger, but lower. Mercedes SL is 17 cm longer than the BMW 2 series, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes SL is 8 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 26 000 | |
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