Mercedes SL 2012 vs BMW 6 series 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 6 series is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes SL engine produces 14 HP less power than BMW 6 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 6 series. Due to the lower power, Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes SL consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that by driving the Mercedes SL over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes SL consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 96 mm (3.8 inches) | 123 mm (4.8 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 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 3 other car models, including BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| 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 2011 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 27 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 241 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
381 litres | 350 litres | |
| Mercedes SL has 59 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes SL (by 31 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 22 600 | |
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