Mercedes SL 2008 vs BMW 6 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes SL) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 6 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 315 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes SL is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes SL engine produces 29 HP more power than BMW 6 series, but torque is 220 NM less than BMW 6 series. Thanks to more power Mercedes SL reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.3 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 6 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes SL consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes SL could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes SL consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 6 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 6 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mercedes SL is smaller. Mercedes SL is 26 cm shorter than the BMW 6 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes SL is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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BMW 6 series has more luggage space. Mercedes SL has 65 litres less trunk space than the BMW 6 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes SL is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 6 series, which means Mercedes SL can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 2`260 | |
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| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 15 000 | |
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